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BK51 PFO

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

31,480 mi
Last recorded31,480 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 PFO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 31,480 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 30,649 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 29,961 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 28,789 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 28,180 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 27,353 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 26,127 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 24,757 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 23,914 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 2,262 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 21,727 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 20,090 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 20,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 17,067 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 12,959 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 9,558 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 9,494 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 9,332 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 9,122 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 8,735 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 8,257 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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BK51 PFO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BK51 PFO, 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 BK51 PFO registered?

BK51 PFO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is BK51 PFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK51 PFO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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