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RV51 DZZ

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

106,459 mi
Last recorded106,459 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2024 106,459 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts & N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sills corroded both sides.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 105,733 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all jacking points x4 located at each corner of lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency minimal

Nearside Rear road wheel slightly binding felt by hand

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 105,733 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all jacking points x4 located at each corner of lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency minimal

Nearside Rear road wheel slightly binding felt by hand

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 102,573 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm undersealed/pasted

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm undersealed/pasted

Pass 11 May 2021 98,909 miles

Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded

Pass 5 May 2020 96,167 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2020 96,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 95,401 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 91,767 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 90,786 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 88,619 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 88,619 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 84,969 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2015 84,969 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2014 82,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 81,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2013 81,258 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,362 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 73,681 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 69,755 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 65,601 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 61,033 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 57,469 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 53,023 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 41,770 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 DZZ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DZZ, 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 DZZ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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