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RV51 ZFP

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

143,314 mi
Last recorded143,314 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 ZFP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 143,314 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 142,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 140,109 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 137,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 135,828 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 132,768 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 129,724 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 127,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 127,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2018 123,155 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 120,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 115,885 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 111,600 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 106,839 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 101,661 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 96,035 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 90,603 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 88,140 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 82,755 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 77,113 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 72,660 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 72,660 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 69,942 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 ZFP is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 ZFP, 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 ZFP registered?

RV51 ZFP is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is RV51 ZFP safe to buy?

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