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RO51 AEJ

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,528 mi
Last recorded105,528 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 AEJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 105,528 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 103,213 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall is cracked. edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 103,213 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall is cracked. edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 96,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 86,065 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 86,065 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 77,038 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 64,445 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 64,141 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 49,192 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 46,705 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2014 46,705 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 42,763 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 39,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

outer sidewall on n/s/rear tyre cut not exposing any cords

Pass 31 May 2011 36,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 May 2010 34,391 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 29,731 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2008 26,893 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 23,815 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 19,871 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 15,603 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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RO51 AEJ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc 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 RO51 AEJ, 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 RO51 AEJ registered?

RO51 AEJ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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The MOT history for RO51 AEJ 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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