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K40 OOR

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,662 mi
Last recorded43,662 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 OOR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 43,662 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 43,188 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 42,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 41,125 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 40,187 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 39,171 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 38,638 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 38,105 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 37,299 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 36,321 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 34,351 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 33,613 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 32,598 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 31,259 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 30,409 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 28,981 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 27,927 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 26,681 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 24,088 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 21,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 18,934 miles

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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K40 OOR is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,979cc 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 K40 OOR, 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 K40 OOR registered?

K40 OOR is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is K40 OOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 OOR shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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