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RV51 ZYO

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

76,388 mi
Last recorded76,388 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 ZYO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 76,388 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 75,155 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 73,928 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 72,661 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 71,518 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 70,071 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 68,468 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 67,209 miles

Both front arm rear bushes weak.

Pass 7 Nov 2017 65,963 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 65,079 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 64,165 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 63,270 miles

Slight oil leak from PAS system.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 62,139 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 60,309 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 58,641 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,727 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 49,336 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 43,666 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 43,666 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 38,029 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 33,222 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 27,885 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 ZYO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 ZYO, 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

How do I check the history of RV51 ZYO?

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What year was RV51 ZYO registered?

RV51 ZYO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is RV51 ZYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 ZYO shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV51 ZYO have outstanding finance?

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