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K155 OPM

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,798 mi
Last recorded63,798 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 OPM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 63,798 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 63,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2015 63,785 miles

n/s/r window smashed

Fail 30 Jul 2015 63,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 59,292 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 59,292 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs pitted

o/s front mirror cap loose

rear discs pitted

Pass 18 Nov 2009 54,670 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 50,742 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 49,145 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 46,232 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 46,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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K155 OPM is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K155 OPM, 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 K155 OPM registered?

K155 OPM is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is K155 OPM safe to buy?

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