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BF51 KSZ

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,382 mi
Last recorded110,382 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 KSZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 110,382 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 110,332 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2024 107,287 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 106,385 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 105,399 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 104,350 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 102,918 miles

Rear coil springs corroding

Rear n/s and o/s lower suspension arms slightly corroding

exhaust clamp from gear box corroded through

exhaust heat shields fitted as standard

fuel tank support straps corroding

hand brake outer casings split

power steering pipes corroding

Fail 25 Jul 2016 102,918 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour wing (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil springs corroding

Rear n/s and o/s lower suspension arms slightly corroding

exhaust clamp from gear box corroded through

exhaust heat shields fitted as standard

fuel tank support straps corroding

hand brake outer casings split

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2015 102,366 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust heat shields and plastic cover sills fitted as standard,obscuring some testable components.

gearbox exhaust mount bracket poor condition

hand brake cable outer casings corroded and broken

Pass 31 Jul 2014 102,031 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust heat shields fitted as standard obscuring some testable components

hand brake outer cable casings broken

lower steering column rubber flexible joint slight signs of wear and play

n/s/r tyre inner side wall splitting

Pass 7 Aug 2013 99,555 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 95,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 89,330 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 78,607 miles

Excessive oil leak

Rear tyres worn from outside due to over-inflation

Fail 23 Jul 2010 78,607 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Excessive oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear tyres worn from outside due to over-inflation

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 67,110 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 67,056 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2008 60,857 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 50,569 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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BF51 KSZ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BF51 KSZ, 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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BF51 KSZ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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