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C13 ASD

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,735 mi
Last recorded88,735 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 ASD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 88,735 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 86,361 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 85,663 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 83,234 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 82,700 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 81,805 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 81,198 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 79,144 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 79,144 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 76,145 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 73,561 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 71,528 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 71,528 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 70,256 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 69,256 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 67,550 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 65,655 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 64,391 miles

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

Nearside front side lamp lens btoken.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 62,693 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 59,866 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 59,866 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 52,768 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 47,223 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 38,420 miles

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

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

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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C13 ASD is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C13 ASD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C13 ASD registered?

C13 ASD is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is C13 ASD safe to buy?

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