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KD51 VHR

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,770 mi
Last recorded100,770 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 VHR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 100,770 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 100,750 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 98,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 96,493 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 93,727 miles

Front and rear discs rusted

N/s rear tyre cracked and perished

O/s rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 3 Dec 2013 89,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 83,470 miles

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

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

sealing ring on petrol cap perished but still maintaining seal

Fail 1 Oct 2012 83,470 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

sealing ring on petrol cap perished but still maintaining seal

Fail 21 Jun 2011 69,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 69,531 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 64,730 miles

Auxiliary drive belt slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 62,732 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 54,587 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 47,487 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 VHR is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KD51 VHR, 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 VHR is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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