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RO51 OBH

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

64,516 mi
Last recorded64,516 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 OBH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 64,516 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 64,301 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 63,671 miles

Slight play in the offside front lower ball joint

Pass 25 Jul 2022 63,054 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 62,821 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly low on tread

Slight play in the Offside front ball joint

Pass 24 Jul 2020 62,495 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 62,381 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 62,023 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 62,023 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 61,315 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 59,916 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 59,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 59,213 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 59,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all 4 brake discs heavily corroded

both front lower arm outer ball joint bushes weak & are sitting on safety bars

both front lower arm rear bushes weak & perished

brake warning lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 21 Jan 2014 56,275 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 49,230 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 47,501 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 45,930 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 44,196 miles

ADVISE ON CONDITION OF N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 11 May 2009 42,953 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 41,418 miles

advise on condition of n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2007 34,240 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 34,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 33,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Apr 2006 28,301 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 OBH is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OBH, 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 OBH registered?

RO51 OBH is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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The MOT history for RO51 OBH shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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