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RA51 KCE

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,681 mi
Last recorded104,681 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 KCE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 104,681 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Timing chain cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 103,036 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 103,036 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 100,929 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 100,925 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 99,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 97,154 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 95,579 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 95,579 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 95,579 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 95,200 miles

rear silencer week,rusty .

Fail 10 Sep 2019 95,200 miles

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

rear silencer week,rusty .

Pass 2 Oct 2018 94,553 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 92,185 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 79,460 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 66,806 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 66,290 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 65,056 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 60,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre is wearing low in the centre

Pass 31 Oct 2011 50,622 miles

offside rear brake disc is becoming heavily scored

offside rear brake pads have a lot of wear

Pass 4 Nov 2010 49,215 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 42,416 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake has a lot of travel

offside rear brake disc is becoming heavily scored

Fail 26 Nov 2008 34,840 miles

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

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

engine cooling system overheating & leaking.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 34,840 miles

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

engine cooling system overheating & leaking.

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 KCE is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RA51 KCE, 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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RA51 KCE is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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