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RA51 KBK

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,229 mi
Last recorded25,229 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 KBK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2025 25,229 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 24,528 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 23,671 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 22,154 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 20,978 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 20,090 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 19,847 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 19,415 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 19,215 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 19,064 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 18,605 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 18,052 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 15,433 miles

all 4 tyres very cracked and perrished

wiper blades poor

Pass 11 Jun 2012 14,875 miles

all tyres perrishing

Pass 7 Dec 2010 14,395 miles

All tyre side walls perished and starting to crack!

Pass 9 Nov 2009 13,711 miles

all tyres perished on edge

petrol cap seal perished

Pass 12 Nov 2008 12,865 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 11,967 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 10,746 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 9,886 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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RA51 KBK is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RA51 KBK, 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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RA51 KBK is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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