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CU51 NKN

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

108,132 mi
Last recorded108,132 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 NKN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 108,132 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 108,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 107,905 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 107,888 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 107,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 106,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 103,409 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 103,409 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 101,861 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 101,836 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reverse Lamps Not Working.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 101,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine cover

sill covers

Pass 19 Oct 2015 100,587 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 99,278 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 99,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 97,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 90,676 miles

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 85,324 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 85,258 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 80,203 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 72,901 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 72,659 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 55,851 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 54,939 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 54,939 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2006 31,743 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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CU51 NKN is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CU51 NKN, 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 CU51 NKN registered?

CU51 NKN is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is CU51 NKN safe to buy?

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