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BD51 CKG

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,633 mi
Last recorded40,633 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 CKG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 40,633 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 40,633 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 40,422 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 40,098 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 39,854 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 38,945 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 38,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested pads too low (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 38,710 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 36,966 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 35,832 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 35,045 miles

front brake pads close to mot limit

nsf tyre worn on inner and close to showing cords

nsr and nsf wheel buckled on inner faces

osf and nsf tyres perished to mot limits

Pass 13 Nov 2014 33,371 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 31,470 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 29,113 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 26,521 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 23,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres wearing on inside corner.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 23,200 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on inside corner.

Pass 8 May 2009 18,829 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 13,197 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 10,560 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 9,752 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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BD51 CKG is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BD51 CKG, 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 BD51 CKG registered?

BD51 CKG is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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The MOT history for BD51 CKG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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