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RA51 ZZZ

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,498 mi
Last recorded163,498 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 ZZZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 163,498 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 163,072 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 162,523 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 162,260 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 162,256 miles

Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2022 161,686 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 161,279 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 161,071 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 160,966 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 159,242 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 159,242 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 157,505 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 156,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in lower outer ball joints

Fail 12 Aug 2014 156,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in lower outer ball joints

Pass 8 Aug 2013 153,921 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 153,919 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 150,497 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 148,025 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 7 Aug 2010 142,704 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 142,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 126,465 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in near side front steering but not to excess

Pass 18 Aug 2008 114,318 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 114,316 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jul 2008 114,223 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 101,132 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 101,131 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

slight play in near side steering

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 ZZZ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RA51 ZZZ, 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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What year was RA51 ZZZ registered?

RA51 ZZZ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is RA51 ZZZ safe to buy?

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