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RF51 EKZ

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,666 mi
Last recorded57,666 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 EKZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 57,666 miles

Offside Rear Asymmetric tyre fitted wrong way inner/outer

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 56,867 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 56,867 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 53,407 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 53,260 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 53,139 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2019 52,525 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 52,046 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 51,347 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 49,535 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 47,156 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 44,641 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 44,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 40,904 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 37,225 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 36,819 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 34,817 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 32,258 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 30,413 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 28,453 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 26,327 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 23,587 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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RF51 EKZ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RF51 EKZ, 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 RF51 EKZ registered?

RF51 EKZ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is RF51 EKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 EKZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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