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GK51 ZDO

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,450 mi
Last recorded33,450 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 ZDO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 33,450 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 32,836 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 32,836 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 32,023 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 30,851 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 30,747 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 30,486 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 30,417 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 30,223 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 29,953 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 29,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 29,577 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 28,940 miles

both rear brake disc's slightly corroded

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear exhaust bush slight loose on exhaust

Pass 7 Oct 2014 27,943 miles

near side rear brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 26,858 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,594 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 24,218 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 22,844 miles

front number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,388 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,168 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 19,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 17,771 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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GK51 ZDO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GK51 ZDO, 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 GK51 ZDO registered?

GK51 ZDO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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