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RV51 GPY

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,362 mi
Last recorded136,362 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 GPY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 136,362 miles

All brake discs corroded on faces.

Nearside Rear Brake disc discoloured as brake is binding.

Fail 15 May 2017 136,360 miles

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

Electronic stability system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

Nearside rear brake binding n/s rear pads worn unevenly to o/s/rear (binding) (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

All brake discs corroded on faces.

Nearside Rear Brake disc discoloured as brake is binding.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 136,337 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 135,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 133,833 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 132,891 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 131,877 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 129,859 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 123,809 miles

nearside front and rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2009 116,691 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 116,691 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light on

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2008 115,159 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 115,128 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

EM light on

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 27 Jul 2007 97,187 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 64,810 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 63,266 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine cooling fan not working

nail in tyre

oil leak

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 GPY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GPY, 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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What year was RV51 GPY registered?

RV51 GPY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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