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GF51 KUR

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,854 mi
Last recorded112,854 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 KUR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 112,854 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 110,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 102,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front reg plate cracked

oil / coolant leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 101,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front reg plate cracked

oil / coolant leak

Fail 6 Nov 2014 81,825 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 81,825 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 71,944 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres edges worn

Fail 10 Oct 2013 71,916 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres edges worn

Pass 4 Oct 2012 60,758 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 58,440 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,619 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 55,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 51,673 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 46,725 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,006 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 35,055 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 30,773 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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GF51 KUR is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GF51 KUR, 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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GF51 KUR is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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