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RJ51 GZX

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,571 mi
Last recorded61,571 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 GZX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 61,571 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 61,550 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 61,449 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 61,228 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 61,156 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 61,109 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 59,177 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 59,114 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 58,891 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 58,010 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 57,869 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 57,289 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 57,267 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 57,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 56,660 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,429 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 51,429 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 43,138 miles

screen chipped in centre

Fail 28 Feb 2007 43,138 miles

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

screen chipped in centre

Pass 14 Feb 2006 35,953 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 35,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Advise both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

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

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

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

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

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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RJ51 GZX is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RJ51 GZX, 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 RJ51 GZX?

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What year was RJ51 GZX registered?

RJ51 GZX is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is RJ51 GZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ51 GZX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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