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RCX 312

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,693 mi
Last recorded75,693 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCX 312
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 75,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

surface corrosion of front suspension parts

Pass 14 Oct 2024 75,360 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 74,719 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 74,500 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 73,898 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 73,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 73,521 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 73,521 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 72,819 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 72,819 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 72,104 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 69,360 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 68,737 miles

Covers over front and rear inner wings not allowing full inspection

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2016 68,727 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pad warning light on

Covers over front and rear inner wings not allowing full inspection

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2016 65,713 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 2 May 2015 62,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 2 May 2014 58,681 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 58,674 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2013 54,679 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 46,922 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 43,440 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 43,187 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 42,175 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 42,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 37,447 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 37,447 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 32,053 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 26,691 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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RCX 312 is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RCX 312, 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 RCX 312 registered?

RCX 312 is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 May 2001.

Is RCX 312 safe to buy?

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