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YK51 KBE

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,767 mi
Last recorded94,767 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 KBE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 94,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All round due to suspension modification (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 94,766 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All round due to suspension modification (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 94,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 94,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox out put shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 94,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox out put shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 93,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front tyres perishing/cracking

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 16 Jan 2019 93,744 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front tyres perishing/cracking

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 12 Jan 2018 92,319 miles

exhaust corroded

front wipers poor

nsf shock absorber damp

nsf tyre worn on inside edge

oil leak engine area

slight play in steering rack joints

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2017 90,611 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 90,191 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 90,191 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 89,552 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 89,521 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 88,451 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 86,653 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2012 86,147 miles

Movement in both rear subframe outer bushes.

Rear exhaust clamp corroded through.

Surface corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 84,128 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 84,128 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 78,638 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 68,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 60,590 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 53,316 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 53,316 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 12 Jul 2006 44,458 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 44,421 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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YK51 KBE is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YK51 KBE, 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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YK51 KBE is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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