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RX51 FHH

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,448 mi
Last recorded88,448 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 FHH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 88,448 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 88,448 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 85,331 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 82,030 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 79,921 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 76,732 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 76,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 75,353 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 74,410 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 74,410 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 72,183 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 69,409 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 69,402 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm + worn slightly lumpy on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 64,794 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,109 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 57,280 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 57,280 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 54,312 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 51,639 miles

n/s/f brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Jul 2011 51,519 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 51,519 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2010 48,423 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Small marks in O/S of windscreen

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 48,423 miles

Small marks in O/S of windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2009 44,984 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 42,003 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 38,954 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 38,954 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 34,769 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm,o/s/f 4mm

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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RX51 FHH is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RX51 FHH, 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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What year was RX51 FHH registered?

RX51 FHH is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is RX51 FHH safe to buy?

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