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RO51 WTG

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,211 mi
Last recorded32,211 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 WTG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 32,211 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 32,174 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake effort low

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 32,163 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking effort low.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 32,158 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking effort low.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 31,817 miles

Nearside Door hard to open.

Offside Park brake effort low.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component @ rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 31,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Park brake effort low.

Pass 29 Jul 2021 31,439 miles

Offside Parking brake lower effort.

Pass 30 Jul 2020 30,136 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 29,559 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 29,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster faulty (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 29,384 miles

nearside and offside bonnet locks are stiff.

Pass 18 Jul 2017 29,352 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 29,152 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 29,152 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 28,784 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 28,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 27,784 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 27,622 miles

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

both front tyres slightly cracking on outer edges

Pass 2 Aug 2011 27,266 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 27,266 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 26,731 miles

Front brake pads are getting low

Front lower suspension arms have slight play in the ball jionts

Rear tyres are getting low

Pass 3 Aug 2009 25,947 miles

front brake pads getting thin.

rear tyres getting close to wear bars.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 25,019 miles

inner set of front brake pads getting thin.

rear tyres getting close to wear limit.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 24,593 miles

front brake pads on wear limit.

nearside rear tyre getting close to wear limit.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 24,286 miles

front brake pads getting thin.

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 WTG is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO51 WTG registered?

RO51 WTG is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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