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RV51 EVR

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

53,590 mi
Last recorded53,590 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 EVR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 53,590 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 52,834 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 52,552 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 52,116 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 51,653 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 51,294 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 51,294 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 49,795 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 48,780 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 48,147 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 47,786 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 46,633 miles

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroding

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking on the inner side wall

Pass 28 Apr 2014 45,395 miles

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre cracking inner sidewall

Pass 30 Apr 2013 44,069 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

fuel cap seal perishing

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on egdes

Pass 10 May 2012 42,680 miles

Oil leak

front tyres wearing egdes

Pass 10 May 2011 41,545 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2010 40,386 miles

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,923 miles

oil leak on engine

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 3 Apr 2008 38,260 miles

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Aug 2006 37,088 miles

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges

fuel cap seal just starting to perish

slight play in rack

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 EVR is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EVR, 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 RV51 EVR registered?

RV51 EVR is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is RV51 EVR safe to buy?

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