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KAZ 23

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,313 mi
Last recorded43,313 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAZ 23
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 43,313 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 42,845 miles

Offside Front seat belt twisted

Pass 24 Feb 2021 39,348 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 36,777 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 35,834 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 35,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 33,909 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 33,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 31,232 miles

both front tyres perished and splitting on outer edges

Fail 28 Sep 2016 31,232 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres perished and splitting on outer edges

Pass 28 Sep 2015 29,029 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Front tyre badly perished

Pass 8 Jun 2012 28,064 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,783 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 25,196 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 25,196 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 20,670 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 19,481 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 18,894 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 18,894 miles

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

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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KAZ 23 is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KAZ 23, 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 KAZ 23 registered?

KAZ 23 is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is KAZ 23 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAZ 23 shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KAZ 23 have outstanding finance?

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