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RV51 GAA

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,773 mi
Last recorded92,773 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 GAA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 92,773 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

headlights going cloudy

rear diff bushes perished and coming away from fittings

Fail 11 Jul 2017 92,773 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

headlights going cloudy

rear diff bushes perished and coming away from fittings

Pass 18 Jul 2016 87,562 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all going white (1.4.A.2f)

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

handbrake efforts just pass mot

Pass 25 Nov 2015 86,595 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 84,952 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 84,864 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 84,477 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 80,719 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 76,496 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 76,496 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2009 72,192 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 67,478 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 61,137 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 48,337 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

wear front discs and wear and corrosion rear discs

Pass 24 Jul 2006 48,337 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

wear front discs and wear and corrosion rear discs

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 GAA is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GAA, 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 GAA is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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