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RA51 GXF

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,184 mi
Last recorded102,184 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 GXF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 102,184 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 97,836 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 91,662 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 86,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 86,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 81,235 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 79,816 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 77,650 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 73,958 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 69,480 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 67,310 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 66,783 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 66,762 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 66,626 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 66,626 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 66,110 miles

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 65,556 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 65,137 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 65,137 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 65,048 miles

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 8 Jan 2010 61,772 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 60,218 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 57,975 miles

nail in osr rear tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2007 57,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

nail in osr rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2006 52,525 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 49,490 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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RA51 GXF is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RA51 GXF, 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 RA51 GXF registered?

RA51 GXF is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is RA51 GXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 GXF shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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