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YK51 KCX

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,439 mi
Last recorded97,439 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 KCX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 97,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 97,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower track-control arm forward ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases unable to check emissions (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill cover excessively corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from cam chain cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arms corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone A less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

air filter box loose

alternator belt perished & cracked

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 3 Nov 2021 93,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 91,737 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 90,150 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 90,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 78,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

various brake pipes greased

wipers deteriorating

Pass 16 Oct 2017 68,649 miles

various brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Oct 2016 65,430 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded

various brake pipes greased

Pass 12 Oct 2015 59,086 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 59,086 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 52,648 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 52,648 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 46,813 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 42,208 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 35,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

standing rust on discs/ surface corrosion on rear brake pipes/ slight flaoting in front bottom ball joints

Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,688 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

standing rust on discs/ surface corrosion on rear brake pipes/ slight flaoting in front bottom ball joints

Pass 20 Aug 2010 29,804 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 22,207 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,388 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 19,201 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 16,477 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 16,477 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 KCX is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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