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RV51 HCU

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

24,312 mi
Last recorded24,312 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 24,312 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 24,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 23,707 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 23,239 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 22,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2022 20,917 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 19,095 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 18,300 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 16,273 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 14,785 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 13,922 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 11,246 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 9,398 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 9,041 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 6,741 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 6,679 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 4,042 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 4,028 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 821 miles

vehicle has had a new intsurment cluster fitted with mileage reading of 821. orignal is[34946]

Pass 26 Apr 2007 31,616 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 31,314 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 23,926 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 HCU is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HCU, 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 HCU registered?

RV51 HCU is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is RV51 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 HCU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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