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KD51 KJD

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,196 mi
Last recorded123,196 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 KJD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 123,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor corrosion to underside and components

Fail 7 May 2026 123,144 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor corrosion to underside and components

Pass 29 Apr 2025 122,897 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light on

light surface rust underside

Pass 8 May 2024 122,517 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 121,107 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

minor corrosion to underside

Pass 19 Nov 2019 120,325 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 120,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 119,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 119,898 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded under bonnet (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all discs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 119,132 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust rubber mounting broken

Pass 24 Aug 2016 117,314 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 115,791 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 115,791 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

eml light on

Pass 18 Jul 2014 115,332 miles

n/s/r alloy wheel has been weld repaired

Fail 17 Jul 2014 115,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/r alloy wheel has been weld repaired

Fail 28 Jun 2013 114,116 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine warning light on

f/n/s fog light insecure

n/s hand brake cable worn

Pass 28 Jun 2013 114,116 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine warning light on

f/n/s fog light insecure

n/s hand brake cable worn

Pass 26 Jun 2012 110,343 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 107,057 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 96,612 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 80,193 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 65,689 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 53,694 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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KD51 KJD is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KD51 KJD, 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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KD51 KJD is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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