2001 BMW Z3 2.2L Petrol · KB51 BBK
2001 BMW Z3 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 85,935 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KB51 BBK Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 85,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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KB51 BBK Mileage History
- 30/11/200534,058 mi
- 25/09/200642,187 mi+8,129 mi
- 26/09/200642,187 mi
- 21/09/200747,676 mi+5,489 mi
- 26/08/200955,421 mi+7,745 mi
- 01/09/200955,460 mi+39 mi
- 07/09/201059,771 mi+4,311 mi
- 16/08/201165,587 mi+5,816 mi
- 16/08/201165,587 mi
- 05/10/201268,593 mi+3,006 mi
- 15/10/201371,886 mi+3,293 mi
- 05/11/201473,900 mi+2,014 mi
- 17/12/201576,840 mi+2,940 mi
- 06/12/201678,709 mi+1,869 mi
- 07/12/201678,709 mi
- 11/12/201781,344 mi+2,635 mi
- 11/12/201781,344 mi
- 22/06/201881,949 mi+605 mi
- 21/06/201983,471 mi+1,522 mi
- 21/06/201983,471 mi
- 12/06/202083,719 mi+248 mi
- 22/06/202184,114 mi+395 mi
- 27/05/202284,493 mi+379 mi
- 10/06/202385,013 mi+520 mi
- 26/06/202485,381 mi+368 mi
- 28/06/202485,381 mi
- 17/06/202585,634 mi+253 mi
- 26/06/202685,935 mi+301 mi
Average of roughly 2,522 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
KB51 BBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW Z3 (KB51 BBK) between November 2005 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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