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RY51 SKO

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,335 mi
Last recorded95,335 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 SKO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 95,335 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 94,093 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 89,989 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 81,001 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 72,435 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 62,120 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 59,924 miles

SPEEDO, GAUGES ETC INOPERATIVE

Fail 5 Aug 2020

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

SPEEDO, GAUGES ETC INOPERATIVE

Pass 9 Apr 2019 58,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 58,778 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 58,289 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 58,286 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 57,207 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 57,207 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 55,507 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 55,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 51,734 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 51,734 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 47,882 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 44,648 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 44,622 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 41,959 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 39,272 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 36,889 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 33,514 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2007 32,750 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both sides rear tyres starting to go out shape.

engine top cover fitted

engine tray fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2006 30,090 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 24,395 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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RY51 SKO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc 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 RY51 SKO, 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 RY51 SKO registered?

RY51 SKO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is RY51 SKO safe to buy?

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