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KC51 WHF

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,744 mi
Last recorded85,744 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 WHF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 85,744 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 85,657 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 85,191 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 85,191 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 84,089 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 84,089 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 82,884 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 81,873 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 80,463 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 78,629 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 76,915 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 75,025 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 73,039 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 70,605 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 68,513 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 66,535 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 64,428 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 60,016 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 56,327 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 49,085 miles

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)

slight corrosion and wear lip on front and rear discs

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 WHF is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KC51 WHF, 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 KC51 WHF registered?

KC51 WHF is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 December 2001.

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