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KE51 SCZ

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

147,870 mi
Last recorded147,870 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 SCZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 147,870 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 143,838 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 143,838 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 143,358 miles

All brake disk faces corroded and polished over.

Steering and suspension components all very rusty on complete underside.

Pass 16 Nov 2021 143,230 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 142,985 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION SURFACE RUST

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 142,985 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION SURFACE RUST

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 142,276 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 140,570 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 139,189 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 134,577 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 131,124 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 128,601 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 124,809 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 119,638 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 115,431 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 107,715 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 103,227 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 103,183 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW , EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

N/S REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE CASING CORRODING

POWER STEERING COOLING PIPE CORRODING

Pass 24 May 2008 98,025 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 98,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

PAS pipes corroded

Pass 16 May 2007 83,175 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 82,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 SCZ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KE51 SCZ, 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 KE51 SCZ registered?

KE51 SCZ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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