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RG51 FNJ

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,255 mi
Last recorded60,255 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 FNJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 60,255 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 60,028 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 59,785 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 59,333 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 58,813 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 58,218 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 57,704 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 56,971 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 56,138 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 54,742 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 54,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,446 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 53,446 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 49,783 miles

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 10 Mar 2014 38,962 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 27,631 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Feb 2012 22,275 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 20,716 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 19,092 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 17,506 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2007 14,686 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 13,279 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 FNJ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc 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 RG51 FNJ, 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

How do I check the history of RG51 FNJ?

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What year was RG51 FNJ registered?

RG51 FNJ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is RG51 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 FNJ 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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