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RY51 KHF

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,126 mi
Last recorded139,126 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 KHF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 139,126 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 139,124 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2021 137,207 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 137,195 miles

Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 133,069 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension mount

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

lower chassis cross brace corroded and broken

Fail 29 Sep 2020 133,069 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper suspension mount

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

lower chassis cross brace corroded and broken

Pass 17 Apr 2019 127,413 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 122,762 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen slight damage

Pass 19 Apr 2017 121,501 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2016 119,197 miles

rear nearside tyre nail in centre tread

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2015 117,537 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front brake disc corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2015 117,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front brake disc corroded

offside rear baring not checked due to the lack of free movment

Pass 25 Mar 2014 112,834 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 25 Mar 2014 112,834 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap seal perished

offside rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2013 105,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 15 Mar 2013 105,261 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear baring not checked

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 8 Mar 2012 100,755 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2011 100,421 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel cap seal starting to perish

rear brake discs slighty corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 90,003 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2010 90,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2009 81,622 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 81,493 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 72,894 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 12,894 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 65,249 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Dec 2006 62,488 miles

both front tyres wear on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2005 57,038 miles

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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RY51 KHF is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RY51 KHF, 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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RY51 KHF is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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