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RO51 NLJ

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

30,904 mi
Last recorded30,904 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 NLJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 30,904 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 30,317 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 29,924 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 29,780 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 28,844 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 27,753 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 27,649 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 27,102 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s+n/s casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front track/r/ends and anti/r/bar links corroded

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s+n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear s/arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 26,610 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 26,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to rear caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to rear caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 26,122 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 25,201 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded (flexi to caliper flexi)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 24,155 miles

Front tyre cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to caliper flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 23,507 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked

Offside front tyre cracked

Fail 14 Jan 2015 23,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre cracked

Offside front tyre cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2014 22,375 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer wall

n/s/r tyre has nail in

rear flashers discolouring

Fail 9 Jan 2014 22,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres cracking on outer wall

n/s/r tyre has nail in

rear flashers discolouring

Pass 31 Dec 2012 20,969 miles

all tire cracking on outer shoulders

o/s/r tire wearing close to limit

Pass 7 Jan 2012 18,434 miles

all tyres craking in tread depth shoulder

both front lower arm ball joint rubber mounting wearing

Fail 6 Jan 2012 18,434 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres craking in tread depth shoulder

both front lower arm ball joint rubber mounting wearing

front brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Dec 2010 16,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 15,018 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 15,012 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 12,906 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 11,595 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 11,175 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 9,902 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 NLJ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NLJ, 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 NLJ registered?

RO51 NLJ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is RO51 NLJ safe to buy?

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