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KF51 XFZ

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,133 mi
Last recorded138,133 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 XFZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 138,133 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2023 132,605 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine & sill covers fitted

suspension corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2022 132,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 132,383 miles

Emissions not tested Engine won’t idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 132,285 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 132,285 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2020 131,381 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2019 130,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 129,546 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 128,538 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

underbody corrosion at both sills

Pass 29 Apr 2016 126,967 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 126,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 122,161 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 119,854 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 119,820 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 116,066 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 113,243 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 12 Aug 2011 113,243 miles

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

engine management light is on

Pass 13 Aug 2010 110,613 miles

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

engine management light is on

Pass 13 Aug 2009 107,405 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 107,399 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 98,567 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r axle bushes slightly worn not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r parking brake effort low.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 87,537 miles

o/s/f tyre low on outside edge.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 75,524 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)

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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KF51 XFZ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KF51 XFZ, 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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KF51 XFZ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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