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H6 DFJ

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

128,162 mi
Last recorded128,162 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 DFJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 128,162 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 119,271 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 116,389 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 114,900 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 113,619 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 113,194 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 111,589 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 109,899 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 107,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2017 104,321 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 98,242 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 94,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 85,877 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 85,877 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clean and grease all brake pipes

Pass 27 Apr 2013 82,962 miles

nearside wiper arm catching bodywork on the bonnet

Fail 26 Apr 2013 82,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside wiper arm catching bodywork on the bonnet

Pass 1 May 2012 78,999 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 78,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre cracking on wall/tread of tyre

nearside rear tyre cracking on wall/tread of tyre

offside front tyre cracking on wall/tread of tyre

offside rear tyre cracking on wall/tread of tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2011 78,259 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre cracking on wall/tread of tyre

nearside rear tyre cracking on wall/tread of tyre

offside front tyre cracking on wall/tread of tyre

offside rear tyre cracking on wall/tread of tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2010 77,117 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 77,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 74,498 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 70,657 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 66,221 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 63,635 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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H6 DFJ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 H6 DFJ, 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 H6 DFJ registered?

H6 DFJ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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