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RV51 DRX

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,107 mi
Last recorded50,107 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 DRX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 50,107 miles

inner sills corroding

rear lower suspension arms corroding

Fail 20 Apr 2026 50,105 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

inner sills corroding

rear lower suspension arms corroding

Pass 22 Apr 2025 48,046 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s outer floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s & o/s rear outer sill covers coroding

Pass 22 Apr 2024 45,153 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 42,073 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s outer floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 39,607 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 36,652 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 36,652 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 34,875 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 34,845 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

various front suspension and steering components corroded

various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 May 2018 34,662 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap sealing ring slightly deterioated

Pass 19 May 2017 34,213 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

front suspension and steering components rusty

fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2017 34,213 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe insecure front to rear (7.2.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads wearing thin

front exhaust support bracket in poor condition

front suspension and steering components rusty

fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2016 34,135 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre cracking

fuel cap sealing ring slightly deterioated

Pass 29 Oct 2015 33,833 miles

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

Offside Front Inner slight play in steering rack

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

Offside Front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

fuel cap seal deterioated

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 23 Oct 2015 33,833 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Inner slight play in steering rack

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

Offside Front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

fuel cap seal deterioated

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2014 33,358 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 32,198 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 30,817 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 29,517 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 28,253 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 20 Oct 2009 26,638 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 25,028 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 22,638 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 20,345 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 17,466 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 DRX is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc 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 RV51 DRX, 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 DRX is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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