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KS51 ZWW

2001 BMW Z3

Gold Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

115,481 mi
Last recorded115,481 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 ZWW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 115,481 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (both) (4.1.4 (b))

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

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

fuel tank straps corroded

steering rack has light misting of oil

Fail 31 Jul 2025 115,435 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (both) (4.4.3 (a))

Central exhaust corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (both) (4.1.4 (b))

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

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

fuel tank straps corroded

steering rack has light misting of oil

Pass 18 Jul 2024 110,036 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 106,662 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 100,389 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 94,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear trailing arms (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 94,038 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear trailing arms (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 89,895 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 85,569 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 81,913 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 81,908 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 78,609 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 74,880 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 74,880 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 70,580 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 70,579 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 70,578 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 66,128 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 61,723 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 57,448 miles

driver window fault

exhaust bracket worn

n.s.r hand brake cable outer shieef spilt

o.s.f indicator lens damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2012 57,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

driver window fault

exhaust bracket worn

n.s.r hand brake cable outer shieef spilt

o.s.f indicator lens damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2011 52,300 miles

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

hand brake cable corroded

rear discs pitted

Pass 3 Aug 2010 47,578 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 42,499 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 31,940 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)

offside front nail in tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,391 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 16,385 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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KS51 ZWW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Gold with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KS51 ZWW, 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 KS51 ZWW registered?

KS51 ZWW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is KS51 ZWW safe to buy?

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