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AM51 RYJ

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,802 mi
Last recorded82,802 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 RYJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 82,802 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 82,791 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 82,314 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 78,418 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside very slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 6 Jul 2022 78,418 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside very slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Jul 2021 77,646 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 77,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 77,209 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 15 Jun 2019 74,816 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 70,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 70,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 67,823 miles

serpentine belt cracked

Fail 4 Jul 2017 67,823 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

serpentine belt cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2016 63,897 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 63,897 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 58,660 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,710 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 56,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 53,363 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 53,363 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 48,406 miles

Engine warning lamp on

O/S/Wing damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2011 38,807 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 38,805 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Jul 2010 32,326 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 32,326 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 25,505 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 19,596 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 10,312 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 9,624 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 8,179 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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AM51 RYJ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AM51 RYJ, 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 AM51 RYJ registered?

AM51 RYJ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is AM51 RYJ safe to buy?

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