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KL51 XKG

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,094 mi
Last recorded75,094 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 XKG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 75,094 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 74,599 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 74,502 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 74,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 74,395 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 73,988 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted restricting full view of testable items

Pass 28 Jan 2021 73,398 miles

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

slight corrosion on front floors/sills

undertrays fitted restricting full view of testable items

Pass 3 Jul 2019 71,687 miles

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

slight corrosion to both front outer sills/floors

Pass 27 Jun 2018 70,151 miles

slight corrosion to both front floors

Pass 5 Jul 2017 68,712 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 66,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 64,863 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 58,838 miles

rear brake pads are starting to get low and not working on whole disc surface (corroded)

washer bottle mounting has broken away from baulkhead (insecure)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 58,838 miles

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

rear brake pads are starting to get low and not working on whole disc surface (corroded)

washer bottle mounting has broken away from baulkhead (insecure)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 50,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 44,438 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 44,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 38,332 miles

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

n/s hand brake is very slow to operate

Fail 26 Aug 2011 38,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s hand brake is very slow to operate

Pass 16 Aug 2010 27,633 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 26,664 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 25,541 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 24,195 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 22,356 miles

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

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

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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KL51 XKG is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KL51 XKG, 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 KL51 XKG registered?

KL51 XKG is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is KL51 XKG safe to buy?

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