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RE51 DWO

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,343 mi
Last recorded65,343 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 65,343 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 65,343 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 63,237 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 62,714 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 62,491 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 62,170 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 62,006 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 61,420 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 60,223 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 60,208 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 59,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 57,237 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 56,211 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,741 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear nearside tyre tread wearing enevenly

Pass 27 Apr 2012 51,588 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 48,531 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 40,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2010 44,859 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 40,937 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 37,401 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 34,086 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 31,138 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 DWO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DWO, 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 RE51 DWO registered?

RE51 DWO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RE51 DWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 DWO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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