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J14 RGJ

2001 BMW Z3

Gold Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,101 mi
Last recorded89,101 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 RGJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 89,101 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 86,451 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 84,251 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 84,125 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 83,754 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 83,393 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 82,928 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 82,160 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 82,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 81,396 miles

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

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Pass 24 Aug 2016 80,379 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 79,549 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 79,145 miles

Front Propshaft donut worn

O/s seat belt slow to return

Fail 11 Aug 2014 79,145 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Propshaft donut worn

O/s seat belt slow to return

Pass 14 Aug 2013 78,327 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 76,765 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 76,229 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 74,974 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 73,511 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 70,305 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 57,682 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 57,604 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J14 RGJ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Gold with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J14 RGJ, 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 J14 RGJ registered?

J14 RGJ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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