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RK51 PXM

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,368 mi
Last recorded167,368 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 PXM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 167,368 miles

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

Engine management light on showing defect

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp adjustment faulty

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp adjustment faulty

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak On engine ()

Fail 13 Oct 2017 167,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Engine management light on showing defect

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp adjustment faulty

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp adjustment faulty

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak On engine ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 160,397 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 160,395 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 149,761 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 145,574 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 140,402 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 140,399 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 132,571 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 132,571 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 125,668 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 117,698 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 117,698 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 117,660 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise,brake fluid low level.

Pass 20 Mar 2010 102,947 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 85,207 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 71,088 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 65,252 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 57,618 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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RK51 PXM is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RK51 PXM, 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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RK51 PXM is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 October 2001.

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