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RO51 MZV

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,780 mi
Last recorded47,780 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 MZV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 47,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are worn severely on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 47,780 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are worn severely on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 41,050 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 41,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 36,493 miles

Front number plate aged

Pass 9 Aug 2016 34,555 miles

Offside Front inner rack arm slight play

fuel cap seal starting to split

Fail 8 Aug 2016 34,550 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front inner rack arm slight play

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 29 Jul 2015 32,512 miles

N/S front tyre worn severely on inner and outer edges

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

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

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

Severe cracks around tread of all 4 tyres - Advise replacement

Pass 31 Jul 2014 30,681 miles

Age cracks around tread of all 4 tyres

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

Numerous pieces of metal swarf? in tread of all 4 tyres

Wipers poor

Pass 20 Aug 2013 28,670 miles

EML light on dash

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

front and rear tyres cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2012 26,454 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 24,546 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 23,292 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 23,292 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 21,178 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2008 19,461 miles

Cracks around tread of both rear tyres

N/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Aug 2007 16,669 miles

N/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Aug 2006 13,085 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 9,182 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 MZV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MZV, 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 MZV registered?

RO51 MZV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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