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RE51 DPZ

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,588 mi
Last recorded124,588 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 DPZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 124,588 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 122,769 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 119,871 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 116,673 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 113,219 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 111,558 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 110,682 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 109,690 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

various brake pipes corroded / covered in grease

Pass 6 Apr 2018 108,345 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2017 106,947 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 104,841 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 102,989 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 101,227 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 99,538 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 96,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play both sides of steering rack

Fail 10 Aug 2011 96,632 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play both sides of steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2010 91,208 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2009 83,717 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 79,601 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 79,601 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 74,267 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 74,159 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 74,159 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 49,240 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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RE51 DPZ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RE51 DPZ, 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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RE51 DPZ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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