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SM51 KFD

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

98,293 mi
Last recorded98,293 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 KFD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 98,293 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 94,219 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 94,156 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 93,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases top of silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb whitening (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal/paint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 92,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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Pass 10 Jul 2020 91,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 91,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 89,420 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 89,420 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 86,368 miles

drivers seat stiff to move for and aft

Pass 22 May 2017 85,317 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 85,317 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 83,276 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 83,276 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 82,503 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 82,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 81,258 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 May 2013 80,588 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 80,343 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 80,031 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 77,098 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 77,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2009 70,205 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 62,147 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 54,382 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 43,469 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2006 43,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 KFD is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KFD, 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 KFD is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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