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RF51 EBL

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,390 mi
Last recorded98,390 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 EBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 98,390 miles

Front both headlamp lenses tarnished

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

Nearside Front Lower 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 lower arm rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking , worn on inner edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower 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 lower arm rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking , worn on inner edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 98,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both headlamp lenses tarnished

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

Nearside Front Lower 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 lower arm rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking , worn on inner edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower 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 lower arm rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking , worn on inner edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 98,205 miles

All tyres showing signs of deterioration/perishing

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 May 2017 96,996 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 94,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 May 2016 94,271 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 92,113 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 May 2015 92,105 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 May 2014 89,515 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 87,402 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 79,725 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 69,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2011 69,772 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2010 65,820 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2009 55,630 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 46,929 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 38,852 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 38,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 30,519 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

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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RF51 EBL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RF51 EBL, 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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RF51 EBL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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