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K500 KLP

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,906 mi
Last recorded80,906 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 KLP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 80,906 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 80,888 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2023 79,635 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 78,835 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 78,163 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 74,613 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 74,386 miles

Front Discs scored and pitted

Middle exhaust hanger snapped

Oil leak

Rear Discs scored and pitted

Coolant leak (bottom radiator hose)

Brake pipes coated in grease/underseal

Fail 7 May 2016 74,386 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipes coated in grease/underseal

Coolant leak (bottom radiator hose)

Front Discs scored and pitted

Middle exhaust hanger snapped

Oil leak

Rear Discs scored and pitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 71,525 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 67,524 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 67,517 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 66,984 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,984 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 65,242 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 65,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 50,779 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 33,826 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,154 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 16,956 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 16,036 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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K500 KLP is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K500 KLP, 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 K500 KLP registered?

K500 KLP is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is K500 KLP safe to buy?

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