2001 BMW Z3 2.2L Petrol · RV51 GDK
2001 BMW Z3 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 70,488 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,488 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV51 GDK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 70,488 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV51 GDK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW Z3 (RV51 GDK) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
RV51 GDK Mileage History
- 07/08/202367,331 mi
- 22/08/202468,041 mi+710 mi
- 19/08/202569,401 mi+1,360 mi
- 20/08/202569,403 mi+2 mi
- 17/08/202670,488 mi+1,085 mi
Average of roughly 1,043 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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