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HLJ 63V

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

45,138 mi
Last recorded45,138 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLJ 63V
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 45,138 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 43,686 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 42,816 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 41,494 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 40,328 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 38,805 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 38,758 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2017 37,819 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 37,048 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 35,996 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 34,929 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 33,452 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 31,534 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 29,377 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,167 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,673 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,409 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 16,989 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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HLJ 63V is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HLJ 63V, 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 HLJ 63V registered?

HLJ 63V is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is HLJ 63V safe to buy?

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