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J10 CMA

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

54,514 mi
Last recorded54,514 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 CMA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 54,514 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s outer sill covers corroded,

Pass 26 Nov 2024 53,893 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring inspection

Fail 25 Nov 2024 53,892 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 27 Nov 2023 53,293 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres inner tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring inspection

Fail 27 Nov 2023 53,293 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres inner tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 29 Nov 2022 52,808 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sills covered obscuring inspection

Fail 29 Nov 2022 52,808 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sills covered obscuring inspection

Pass 25 Nov 2021 52,052 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer sills covered obscuring inspection

Fail 25 Nov 2021 52,052 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer sills covered obscuring inspection

Pass 2 Dec 2020 51,864 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front outer sills covers corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 51,315 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 50,536 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 16 May 2017 50,198 miles

all brake pipes greased obscuring inspection

Pass 18 May 2016 49,637 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front prop mounting starting to crack

slight cracking front tyre side walls (225/50/16 avon)

Fail 18 May 2016 49,637 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

front prop mounting starting to crack

slight cracking front tyre side walls (225/50/16 avon)

Pass 29 May 2015 49,050 miles

slight cracking front tyres

Pass 1 May 2014 48,446 miles

front tyres slightly cracking on side walls

Pass 22 May 2013 47,994 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 47,994 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 46,961 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 45,214 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,996 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 39,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,639 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 38,251 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,494 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight cut on off side rear tyre tread. Rear tyres are worn to 2mm.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 30,506 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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J10 CMA is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green 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 J10 CMA, 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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J10 CMA is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 August 2001.

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