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RO51 NBD

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,300 mi
Last recorded99,300 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 99,300 miles

N/S washer jet blocked

Offside Park brake performance poor

Pass 20 Jan 2021 99,277 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 99,061 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure and damaged (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 98,782 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 97,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2018 97,191 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2016 95,731 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 5 Aug 2015 91,802 miles

Front Tyres age cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 91,793 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front tyres age cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2014 86,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 82,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 77,571 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust bracket poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2011 71,397 miles

both rear tyres worn on edge

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 Jul 2010 65,438 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 65,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 59,491 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 51,980 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 45,188 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 45,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 38,101 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2005 28,589 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 NBD is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc 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 NBD, 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 NBD is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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