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FY51 RHF

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,475 mi
Last recorded127,475 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 RHF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 127,475 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to under vehicle

n/s and o/s sill covers holed and corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 124,650 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides going white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front both front tyres going bald on inner edges

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to perish/crack

fuel tank mounting strap corroded

rear suspension generally corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2019 124,649 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front drop links bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides gone white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides going white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front both front tyres going bald on inner edges

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to perish/crack

fuel tank mounting strap corroded

rear suspension generally corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 117,996 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 117,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 113,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 105,550 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 104,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 92,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front & rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 15 Jan 2015 92,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front & rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Jan 2014 87,231 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 84,662 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 922,347 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 73,278 miles

offside front sidelamp lens is damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2011 73,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front sidelamp lens is damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2010 57,159 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 11 Sep 2010 57,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,012 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre inner edge cracking badly

Pass 13 Feb 2008 30,895 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 30,895 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

handbrake travel high

offside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

rear disks slight corrosion/pitting

Pass 4 Aug 2006 22,450 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap sealing rubber perished

Pass 14 Jul 2005 17,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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FY51 RHF is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 65,589 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY51 RHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY51 RHF is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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