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M155 RNH

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,353 mi
Last recorded61,353 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 RNH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 61,353 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Jun 2024 61,347 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jun 2023 60,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 May 2022 58,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 May 2022 58,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Mar 2021 56,350 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Mar 2021 56,343 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Mar 2020 54,991 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 53,681 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 49,358 miles

all steel brake pipes coved in black paint

Pass 31 Mar 2017 45,864 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 43,579 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2015 43,134 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES .. REPLACEMENT ADVISED

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 41,343 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge .. replacement strongly advised

Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,615 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2012 37,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Mar 2011 34,218 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 31,774 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 29,833 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 26,710 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 22,778 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 19,378 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 19,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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M155 RNH is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M155 RNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M155 RNH registered?

M155 RNH is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is M155 RNH safe to buy?

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