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RV51 EWG

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

65,881 mi
Last recorded65,881 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 May 2022 65,881 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 65,624 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 64,962 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 64,124 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 63,331 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 62,152 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 61,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

all brake pipes coated - unable to examine condition

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2016 60,970 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 60,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported gearbox braket (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 60,306 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 59,424 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all 4 tyres starting to show slight signs of perishing

Fail 6 Aug 2014 59,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all 4 tyres starting to show slight signs of perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2013 58,311 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 58,309 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 56,869 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 55,320 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 53,374 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,460 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 49,219 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 45,831 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 45,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 41,632 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 EWG is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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