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RV51 AXA

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,456 mi
Last recorded78,456 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 AXA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 78,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 77,264 miles

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 31 Aug 2023 77,264 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 8 Sep 2022 76,394 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 75,392 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 74,793 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 73,007 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 73,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 69,283 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 67,429 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 67,429 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 64,662 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 60,681 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 59,347 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 59,347 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 57,240 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 54,239 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 51,282 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 48,421 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 45,732 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 41,778 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 41,778 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 35,411 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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RV51 AXA is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RV51 AXA, 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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RV51 AXA is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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