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K29 TAM

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,274 mi
Last recorded90,274 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK29 TAM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 90,274 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2024 90,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 87,754 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 87,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 86,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 85,399 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 85,375 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 85,021 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 84,991 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 84,827 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 82,064 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 80,664 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 80,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 80,017 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 78,909 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 78,909 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2011 75,761 miles

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

engine managememt light on

Pass 5 Mar 2010 71,624 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 67,745 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake discs slightly pitted

front wishbone back bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s handbrake cable slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2009 67,745 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake discs slightly pitted

front wishbone back bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s handbrake cable slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2008 66,660 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 66,644 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 62,975 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 62,975 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 57,139 miles

O/S Front tyre spliting on outer side wall

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

Fail 14 Jun 2006 57,139 miles

O/S Front tyre spliting on outer side wall

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K29 TAM is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K29 TAM, 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 K29 TAM registered?

K29 TAM is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is K29 TAM safe to buy?

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