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RE51 HKB

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

82,290 mi
Last recorded82,290 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 HKB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 82,290 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 80,444 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive MORE DETAILED INSPECTION RQUIRED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight up/down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight up/down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides, (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Jun 2025 80,444 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive MORE DETAILED INSPECTION RQUIRED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight up/down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight up/down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides, (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jul 2024 77,662 miles

both lower front suspension arm inner bushes perished slightly allowing slight movement

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 16 Jun 2023 72,012 miles

both front lower arm inner bushes have some movement

both front lower ball joints have some play

reduced resistance in both front shocks when jacked

slight oil leak under engine and gearbox

Pass 6 Jul 2022 70,455 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 69,497 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 68,890 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 67,531 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 60,898 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 60,898 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 59,658 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 58,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,284 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 56,599 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 54,793 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 52,978 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 52,978 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 49,558 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 46,252 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 39,654 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 39,654 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 33,400 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 33,400 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,200 miles

front number plate cracked

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 HKB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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The MOT history for RE51 HKB shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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