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C5 KAC

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,607 mi
Last recorded91,607 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 KAC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2026 91,607 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 89,392 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 88,211 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 87,210 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 86,276 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 85,020 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 84,169 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 83,135 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 82,358 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 80,344 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 74,302 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 73,841 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 73,360 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 72,060 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 70,878 miles

F Both side ball joints arms got play

F Brake geting low

Pass 1 Feb 2011 69,107 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 66,737 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 65,237 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 63,559 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 62,618 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 61,222 miles

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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C5 KAC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C5 KAC, 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 C5 KAC registered?

C5 KAC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is C5 KAC safe to buy?

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