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M4 VKL

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

13,368 mi
Last recorded13,368 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 VKL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 13,368 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 13,285 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 13,226 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 13,009 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 12,762 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 12,071 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 11,093 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 9,897 miles

Cracks around tread of all 4 tyres

Pass 7 Jun 2017 8,703 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 8,035 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 7,642 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 6,794 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 5,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 5,976 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 5,540 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 5,242 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 5,020 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 4,828 miles

front number plate faulty?

Pass 24 Jun 2008 4,212 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 3,744 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 3,475 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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M4 VKL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M4 VKL, 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 M4 VKL registered?

M4 VKL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is M4 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M4 VKL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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