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RO51 AOH

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,736 mi
Last recorded127,736 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 AOH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 127,736 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 127,072 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 126,835 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 126,322 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 126,236 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 126,236 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 123,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear of body corroded

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

Offside Front of body slight corroded

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 123,550 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear of body corroded

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

Offside Front of body slight corroded

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 119,800 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

note.brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Nov 2016 115,939 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 110,657 miles

note.brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Oct 2014 105,240 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 99,640 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note,brake pipes greased

Pass 30 Oct 2012 95,620 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 91,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 88,324 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 88,324 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 82,800 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 76,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 66,476 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 51,596 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RO51 AOH is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AOH, 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 AOH registered?

RO51 AOH is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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