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K28 HEN

2001 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,133 mi
Last recorded90,133 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK28 HEN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 90,133 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 88,655 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 87,136 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 86,112 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 80,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 80,633 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect wrong plates Honda vehical (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 138,414 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 67,620 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 64,118 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 64,118 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 48,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracked and perished

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 38,161 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,645 miles

Front pads getting low

Pass 31 Aug 2011 29,927 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 29,710 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 28,752 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 28,752 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2009 27,137 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 25,379 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 23,262 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 20,971 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 20,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front 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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K28 HEN is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K28 HEN, 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 K28 HEN registered?

K28 HEN is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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