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YK51 KCE

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,581 mi
Last recorded157,581 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 KCE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 157,581 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrossion on fuel tank strap and rear exhaust

Fail 27 Oct 2020 157,581 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted front and rear (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrossion on fuel tank strap and rear exhaust

Pass 8 Oct 2019 156,448 miles

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

corrosion on rear suspension

corrosion on tank straps

rust on brake discs

unable to see all pads

Fail 3 Oct 2019 156,448 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion on rear suspension

corrosion on tank straps

rust on brake discs

unable to see all pads

Pass 3 Oct 2018 154,231 miles

corrosion on tank strap

slight blow on exhaust

unable to see all pads

Pass 22 Sep 2017 149,372 miles

corrosion on tank strap

heavy corrosion on suspension arms

unable to see all pads

Pass 30 Sep 2016 143,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 138,872 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 123,333 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 105,792 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 98,102 miles

EML on

Pass 27 Sep 2011 89,502 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 81,326 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 81,326 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 73,387 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 68,510 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 64,496 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 59,912 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 59,912 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 55,803 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 KCE is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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