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SM51 KCO

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,283 mi
Last recorded87,283 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 KCO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 87,283 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 87,283 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 82,137 miles

Both front wiper blade ends split

Both rear brake discs corroded

Engine management light on

Offside Rear Tyre worn on the inside edge

Fail 11 Jan 2017 82,137 miles

Both front wiper blade ends split

Both rear brake discs corroded

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 7 Jan 2016 77,485 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 73,548 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 71,313 miles

Exhaust downpipe braket cracked

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 67,782 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 67,782 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 66,620 miles

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

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

Rear Brake Disc's are Scorred, and will soon need replacing

Fail 4 Jan 2012 66,590 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 62,721 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 59,962 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 59,962 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 56,635 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 56,635 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 52,999 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 52,999 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 102,108 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 49,300 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SM51 KCO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SM51 KCO, 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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SM51 KCO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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