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RV51 YZG

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,278 mi
Last recorded67,278 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 67,278 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 66,964 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 66,633 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 66,333 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 65,982 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on under body sill areas

Pass 9 Jan 2012 65,619 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 65,184 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 64,838 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 64,838 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 64,143 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 64,143 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 55,226 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 46,082 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 44,492 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 34,348 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 34,306 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 YZG is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YZG, 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 YZG registered?

RV51 YZG is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is RV51 YZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 YZG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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