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YK51 KBP

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,207 mi
Last recorded110,207 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 KBP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 110,207 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 108,924 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 108,067 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 104,878 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 103,206 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 101,996 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 101,393 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 98,118 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 92,366 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 86,508 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 77,628 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 77,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 68,723 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

tyre size 225/50/16v

Pass 11 Aug 2008 56,262 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 44,526 miles

exhaust bracket corroded

front brake pads starting to wear

Pass 27 Jan 2007 43,443 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front no plate small crack

Fail 2 Dec 2005 39,075 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight free play in front sterring rack arms also in front lower ball joints rubber mountings slight travel in hand brake lever

Pass 2 Dec 2005 39,075 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight free play in front sterring rack arms also in front lower ball joints rubber mountings slight travel in hand brake lever

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 KBP is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YK51 KBP, 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 KBP is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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