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KG51 AWO

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,363 mi
Last recorded50,363 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 AWO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 50,363 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 48,914 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 46,788 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 45,256 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 43,230 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 41,741 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 40,304 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 37,283 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 31,509 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 28,356 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 28,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 26,893 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 26,903 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 26,875 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 26,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 25,972 miles

all tyres have started to perish

Pass 20 Apr 2007 25,969 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 25,890 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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KG51 AWO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 KG51 AWO, 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 KG51 AWO registered?

KG51 AWO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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The MOT history for KG51 AWO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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