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KL51 XUT

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,794 mi
Last recorded92,794 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 XUT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 92,794 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 92,393 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 92,349 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 92,099 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 91,872 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2016 91,720 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 91,218 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 91,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 90,850 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 90,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 90,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 89,727 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 88,951 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 88,930 miles

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 18 Oct 2010 87,219 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 81,877 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 81,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 76,838 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 69,082 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 55,942 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XUT is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XUT, 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 XUT registered?

KL51 XUT is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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