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KC51 SKD

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,679 mi
Last recorded135,679 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 SKD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 135,679 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 135,560 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 135,507 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 134,133 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank straps starting to corrode

Fail 9 Jun 2016 134,122 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

fuel tank straps starting to corrode

Pass 14 Oct 2015 133,920 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre worn low on inside edge

Fail 14 Oct 2015 133,918 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

brake pad warning lamp on

o/s/r tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 30 Sep 2014 131,839 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

fuel cap seal slightly deterioted

Pass 7 Oct 2013 129,165 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 120,489 miles

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 29 Sep 2011 113,252 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 113,252 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 103,714 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 103,714 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 93,986 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 93,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 78,020 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 78,019 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front 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 11 Dec 2007 71,709 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 61,360 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 61,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 54,791 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KC51 SKD is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KC51 SKD, 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 KC51 SKD registered?

KC51 SKD is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is KC51 SKD safe to buy?

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