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RV51 EXX

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

74,866 mi
Last recorded74,866 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 74,866 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 74,825 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 74,757 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 74,721 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 74,679 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 74,264 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 73,593 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 73,593 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s+o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 73,544 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2016 73,487 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 6 Jun 2015 73,209 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 72,806 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 71,738 miles

o/s/rear tyre cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2013 71,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/rear tyre cracked

Fail 4 Feb 2012 69,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 69,555 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 66,012 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 66,012 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 63,816 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 63,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 60,165 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2007 56,241 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 52,401 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 52,401 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 43,264 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 42,978 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EXX is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EXX, 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 EXX registered?

RV51 EXX is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is RV51 EXX safe to buy?

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