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YK51 KCO

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

72,958 mi
Last recorded72,958 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 KCO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 72,958 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 70,227 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 65,895 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 65,895 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 61,220 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 61,185 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 60,767 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 56,724 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2018 53,588 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 51,848 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 49,515 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS STARTING TO FADE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 47,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Jun 2013 43,902 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 41,134 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 35,332 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 32,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 29,675 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,938 miles

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

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 KCO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KCO, 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 KCO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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