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PO51 RYR

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

46,798 mi
Last recorded46,798 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 RYR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 46,798 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 28 Aug 2025 46,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 28 May 2024 45,419 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 44,838 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 44,788 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 43,953 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 42,710 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside upper deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn close to the wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 42,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure torn, 225/50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside upper deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn close to the wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 41,855 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 40,592 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 40,592 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 38,664 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 38,664 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 36,347 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 35,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 35,079 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 31,554 miles

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

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)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 31,554 miles

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 26,842 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 26,842 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 25,046 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 25,046 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 23,833 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 23,833 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2010 22,854 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2010 22,854 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2009 21,064 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 18,626 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 16,534 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 13,915 miles

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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PO51 RYR is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 PO51 RYR, 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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PO51 RYR is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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