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Y3 KKJ

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,799 mi
Last recorded126,799 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 KKJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 126,799 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 126,367 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 125,518 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 125,274 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 124,575 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 123,451 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 122,620 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 122,620 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 9 May 2018 117,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 111,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6<2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6<2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and hevily worn inner shoulder not ply or cords visible (4.1.E.1)

drivers seat has slight play on runners

Pass 10 May 2016 108,928 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 105,172 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 104,222 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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Y3 KKJ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y3 KKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y3 KKJ registered?

Y3 KKJ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y3 KKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 KKJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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