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KT51 BFX

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,195 mi
Last recorded89,195 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT51 BFX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 89,195 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 83,979 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 83,055 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 81,389 miles

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

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))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 79,599 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 78,639 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 77,145 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 75,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 72,423 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 69,609 miles

Metal brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Jun 2016 67,956 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 66,455 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 63,902 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 60,423 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 57,382 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 57,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 51,848 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 45,957 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,162 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 40,733 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 40,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2007 33,564 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,626 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005

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

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

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

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

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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KT51 BFX is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KT51 BFX, 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 KT51 BFX registered?

KT51 BFX is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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