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J17 BND

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,451 mi
Last recorded28,451 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 BND
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 28,451 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 28,450 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 28,320 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 28,174 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 28,000 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 27,393 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 27,344 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 27,265 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,731 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 26,451 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,273 miles

nearside front tyre small cut outerside wall

Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,065 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 24,869 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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J17 BND is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J17 BND, 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 J17 BND registered?

J17 BND is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is J17 BND safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 BND shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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