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KB51 BBK

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,935 mi
Last recorded85,935 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 BBK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 85,935 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 85,634 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 85,381 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 85,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 85,013 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 84,493 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 84,114 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 83,719 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 83,471 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 83,471 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 81,949 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 81,344 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has slight movement in lower arm

Nearside Front worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges due to underinflation

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 81,344 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has slight movement in lower arm

Nearside Front worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges due to underinflation

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 78,709 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 78,709 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 76,840 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 73,900 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 71,886 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,593 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 65,587 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 65,587 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 59,771 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 55,460 miles

osr tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Aug 2009 55,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

osr tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2007 47,676 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 42,187 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 42,187 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 30 Nov 2005 34,058 miles

Front windscreen has stone damage outside swept area

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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KB51 BBK is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KB51 BBK, 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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KB51 BBK is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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