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RO51 MPF

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,892 mi
Last recorded38,892 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 MPF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 38,892 miles

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

corrosion to all brake disc

Pass 11 Jun 2015 38,486 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 37,398 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 36,456 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 36,456 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 36,115 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 36,005 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 35,630 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 35,630 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,821 miles

front no.plate starting to come loose. o/s/r tyre on 2mm. irregular wear on n/s/r tyre+ on limit. rear indicators starting to discolour.

Pass 18 May 2009 33,278 miles

irregular wear on both rear tyre inside edges.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,171 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 22,960 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 28 Apr 2006 15,640 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 MPF is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MPF, 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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RO51 MPF is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is RO51 MPF safe to buy?

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