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GX51 KLC

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,647 mi
Last recorded25,647 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 KLC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 25,647 miles

Front Suspension components corroding

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroding

Pass 2 Jan 2025 24,408 miles

Nearside Front Fog light lens cracked

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 23,743 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 23,743 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 22,222 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 22,222 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 17,608 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

Pass 5 Jan 2021 15,880 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 13,825 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 11,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 10,365 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 9,188 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 9,162 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 8,550 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 8,362 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 8,155 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 7,689 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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GX51 KLC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GX51 KLC, 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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What year was GX51 KLC registered?

GX51 KLC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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