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RO51 MBY

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,694 mi
Last recorded90,694 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 MBY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 90,694 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 90,436 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 89,191 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 89,190 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 85,839 miles

Brake wear indicator lamp illuminated.

Pass 13 May 2015 83,815 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 81,782 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 81,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,565 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 77,744 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 75,085 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 68,682 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 68,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 54,180 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 52,053 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 44,083 miles

both front suspension bushes getting soft

both rear tyres worn close to tread indicators--REC ATTENTION BE SORT A.S.A.P

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edge

front brake disc's worn and in a poor condition--REC ATTENTION A.S.A.P

front brake pads low --REC URGENT ATTENTION

rear brake disc's are in a poor condition--REC ATTENTION A.S.A.P

front brakes have imbalance of 20% max is 25% --REC ATTENTION A.S.A.P

Pass 19 Jan 2006 37,237 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 MBY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 MBY, 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

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What year was RO51 MBY registered?

RO51 MBY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is RO51 MBY safe to buy?

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