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RO51 WTT

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,286 mi
Last recorded82,286 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 WTT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 82,286 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroding

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 81,504 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2024 80,998 miles

Some front & rear suspension components corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2023 79,963 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 79,255 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 78,495 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 77,208 miles

some fluffing on drivers seat belt

Fail 31 Jul 2020 77,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

o/s front fog light not working

some fluffing on drivers seat belt

Pass 5 Aug 2019 76,738 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 75,158 miles

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Slight corrosion to both front shock absorber casings

Pass 4 Aug 2017 74,174 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished in tread area

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Both fronts (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded recommend pipe be replaced (2.3.2)

slight corrosion to o/s/f and o/s/r brake disc outer surface

Pass 2 Aug 2016 72,908 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 71,395 miles

H/BRAKE CABLE CRACKED.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 69,746 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear antiroll bar bushes persihed.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 66,681 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 66,681 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 63,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 63,412 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 60,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S wiper blade rubber starting to split

petrol cap rubber seal getting perished

Pass 6 Aug 2010 57,280 miles

both rear discs pitted

Pass 6 Aug 2009 54,685 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 52,342 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 52,342 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 47,931 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 47,412 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

outer side wall damage to offside front

Pass 2 Mar 2006 43,261 miles

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

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 WTT is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WTT, 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 WTT registered?

RO51 WTT is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is RO51 WTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 WTT shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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