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RE51 WFM

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,577 mi
Last recorded90,577 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 WFM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 90,577 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 90,518 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 90,498 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 89,900 miles

sone surface corrosion noted to brake pipes

Pass 29 Apr 2019 88,167 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres starting to crack and perish

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 26 Apr 2018 86,841 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 85,896 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 85,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 84,861 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 83,634 miles

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

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

both rear tyre have splits in the inner sidewalls

Pass 16 Apr 2014 82,003 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 79,348 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 76,721 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 75,759 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 72,253 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 68,579 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 68,571 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 64,161 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 55,661 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 WFM is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 WFM, 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 RE51 WFM registered?

RE51 WFM is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is RE51 WFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 WFM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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