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SR51 KKC

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

66,213 mi
Last recorded66,213 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR51 KKC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 66,213 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 65,763 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 65,354 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 64,919 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 64,457 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 64,058 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 64,040 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 63,486 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 63,086 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 62,329 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 62,118 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 May 2017 62,113 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

The fuel cap sealing ring is deteriorating (7.2.4.c)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 61,561 miles

Nearside Front headlamp European dipped beam horizontal pattern is set at the lower 2.75% limit (1.8B,2)

Nearside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.64 mm (4.1E.1)

Offside Front headlamp European dipped beam horizontal pattern is set at the lower 2.75% limit (1.8B,2)

The fuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 16 May 2015 60,276 miles

(3.7B.6a)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 29%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service/repairs

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 3.0 mm

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 10 May 2014 58,761 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 56,618 miles

(2.2B.1f)The offside front steering rack track rod end ball joint is slightly worn

(4.1D.1b)The nearside front tyre at each side of the central band has slight tread separation

(4.1D.1b)The offside front tyre at each side of the central band has slight tread separation

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.40mm

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer and or the owner has fitted in various locations protective covers,sealant compounds,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 2 May 2012 53,819 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres crecking in tread

Pass 23 Apr 2009 53,686 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 53,497 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 53,336 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 52,387 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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SR51 KKC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SR51 KKC, 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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SR51 KKC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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