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RG51 DRO

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,033 mi
Last recorded67,033 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 DRO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 67,033 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 67,003 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 66,809 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 66,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 66,374 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 66,374 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 65,716 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 65,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,783 miles

Air bag light on.

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

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

Nearside brake binding very slightly.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 64,507 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 64,184 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front side light lens cracked

Fail 28 Feb 2011 64,184 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front side light lens cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2010 63,594 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2009 59,862 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

some surface corrosion of both front brake discs

Pass 23 Aug 2006 48,209 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

some corroision of front discs

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 DRO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DRO, 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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RG51 DRO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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