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KE51 LWJ

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

32,348 mi
Last recorded32,348 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 LWJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 32,348 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 32,264 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 32,195 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 32,138 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 32,088 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 32,004 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 31,865 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 31,689 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 31,371 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 31,367 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning light on

e/m light on

Pass 11 May 2016 31,080 miles

EML light on

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

piece of metal in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2015 30,579 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 29,805 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 8 May 2013 29,219 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 28,200 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 27,358 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 26,140 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 24,724 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 22,991 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 22,084 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 20,442 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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KE51 LWJ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 KE51 LWJ, 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 KE51 LWJ registered?

KE51 LWJ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is KE51 LWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE51 LWJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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