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RV51 YSY

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,327 mi
Last recorded63,327 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 YSY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 63,327 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 62,332 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 62,332 miles

Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 60,724 miles

Exhaust hanger loose rear

Pass 5 Aug 2022 57,542 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 57,424 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective sealing ring worn (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Brake hose slightly damaged off/side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And both Suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 57,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking possibly bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 54,414 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 53,092 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 53,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 51,610 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 51,610 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 50,217 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 48,310 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 48,310 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2015 46,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 44,541 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 YSY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YSY, 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 YSY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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