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HK51 UVD

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,869 mi
Last recorded97,869 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 UVD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 97,869 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 97,862 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 97,745 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 97,743 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 97,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 97,704 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 97,704 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 96,100 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015
Pass 2 Jan 2015
Pass 20 Dec 2013 94,291 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 88,485 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 88,086 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 86,215 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 82,644 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 82,644 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 77,242 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 77,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 72,364 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 68,425 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 58,599 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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HK51 UVD is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HK51 UVD, 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 HK51 UVD registered?

HK51 UVD is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is HK51 UVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK51 UVD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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