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EN51 JKU

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

86,061 mi
Last recorded86,061 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 JKU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 86,061 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 84,461 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 83,473 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 81,594 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 78,877 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 76,653 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 75,548 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 74,849 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 72,915 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 71,124 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 69,448 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 68,864 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 67,797 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 66,605 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 64,202 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 61,946 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 56,895 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 50,942 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 44,972 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 44,954 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 40,153 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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EN51 JKU is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc 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 EN51 JKU, 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

How do I check the history of EN51 JKU?

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What year was EN51 JKU registered?

EN51 JKU is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is EN51 JKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 JKU 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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