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KJ51 XDY

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

50,056 mi
Last recorded50,056 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 XDY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 50,056 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 50,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. next ti n/s/r coil spring (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear . next to n/s/r coil spring (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ,next to n/s/r coil spring (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 49,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes @NSR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front washer jet weak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight movement in both front arms / ball joints

Pass 13 Feb 2024 49,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 49,191 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 48,833 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 48,817 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 48,178 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 47,425 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 46,133 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 45,066 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 42,845 miles

Brake pipes over rear axle starting to corrode

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 40,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 38,182 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 35,733 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 32,017 miles

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

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

inside surface of rear discs pitted

Fail 13 Jan 2012 32,017 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

inside surface of rear discs pitted

Pass 7 Oct 2009 31,011 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,729 miles

front pads getting low.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 28,513 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edges & cracking between treads

Pass 8 Aug 2007 28,513 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edges & cracking between treads

Pass 30 Jun 2006 27,626 miles

slight cracks appearing in o/s/front tyre tread

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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KJ51 XDY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KJ51 XDY, 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 KJ51 XDY registered?

KJ51 XDY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KJ51 XDY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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