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YK51 KCU

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,482 mi
Last recorded100,482 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2014 100,482 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

engine management lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 2 Sep 2014 100,482 miles

Oil leak

engine management lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 6 Jun 2013 95,327 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Inner 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)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 89,356 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 89,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 83,384 miles

Engine has bad oil leak

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 75,920 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 69,823 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 62,461 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 54,121 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 KCU is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 KCU, 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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What year was YK51 KCU registered?

YK51 KCU is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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