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K5 MHG

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

72,968 mi
Last recorded72,968 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 MHG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 72,968 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel tank straps very corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2024 69,642 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 69,642 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 66,352 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 66,351 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 65,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 65,660 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 63,900 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 63,898 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 61,255 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2020 61,253 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 56,963 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 56,963 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 54,548 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 52,652 miles

main front to o/s rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 23 May 2016 52,652 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

main front to o/s rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 52,063 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 51,608 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 50,705 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s wiper slightly split but clears drivers view of windscreen

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2012 47,151 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 42,292 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 37,476 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 34,346 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 30,750 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,832 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,088 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 17,469 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K5 MHG is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 K5 MHG, 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 K5 MHG registered?

K5 MHG is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is K5 MHG safe to buy?

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