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RG51 BRX

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,411 mi
Last recorded81,411 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 BRX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 81,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2026 80,901 miles

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

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 73,464 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 72,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 72,050 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 71,686 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front wiper blades smearing

fuel cap seal starting to perish

oil leak

slight up and down movement to both front bottom ball joints

Pass 12 Apr 2022 71,279 miles

inner sills starting to corrode

n/s/r outer sill cover corroded

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play to lower ball joints

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 12 Apr 2021 71,051 miles

o/s/f shock absorber starting to weep

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

signs of oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2020 70,707 miles

o/s/f shock absorber starting to weep

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

signs of oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2019 70,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 70,177 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap seal perishing

o/s front wiper blade slightly smearing

oil leak

slight play to both front steering arms

Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,771 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

o/s wiper slightly smearing

rear indicators starting to fade

Pass 22 Mar 2017 68,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill cover corroded at rear end (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 68,451 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 66,934 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 64,764 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 58,888 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 58,857 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Apr 2013 50,594 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 50,325 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,053 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 49,053 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 39,544 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 39,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 32,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 32,048 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 24,104 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 19,192 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 15,401 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 11,982 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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RG51 BRX is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RG51 BRX, 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 RG51 BRX registered?

RG51 BRX is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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