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NJ51 KNP

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

85,232 mi
Last recorded85,232 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 KNP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 85,232 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 84,859 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 84,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 84,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 84,019 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 83,167 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 83,167 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 82,503 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 82,502 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 81,913 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 81,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 80,348 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 80,348 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 78,920 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 78,920 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 76,647 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 74,009 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 73,725 miles

coolant leak at rear of engine area

Fail 19 Mar 2013 73,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leak at rear of engine area

Pass 26 Mar 2012 71,341 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 71,342 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 68,218 miles

center exhaust hanger corroded

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2009 57,727 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 53,038 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 42,748 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 42,748 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Fail 6 Oct 2006 40,681 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 40,681 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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NJ51 KNP is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 NJ51 KNP, 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.

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NJ51 KNP is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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