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J17 NEO

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,529 mi
Last recorded92,529 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 NEO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 92,529 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 91,798 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 90,678 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 88,629 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 87,041 miles

Fuel tank support straps corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 87,041 miles

Fuel tank support straps corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 86,290 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 86,290 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 85,983 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 85,393 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 85,393 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded and pads worn thin

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 81,016 miles

rear brake pads worn close to wear sensor

Fail 21 Mar 2017 81,016 miles

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

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

rear brake pads worn close to wear sensor

Pass 30 Mar 2016 77,589 miles

Nearside Rear has nail in tread

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pump (2.3.3b)

n/s/r/tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 25 Mar 2015 72,551 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 67,433 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 67,093 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 67,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 66,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 63,788 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 59,031 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 56,123 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 49,149 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 40,261 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 35,478 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 35,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

advise bonnet difficult to open †advise o/s/f bottom balljoint worn slighty †advise damage to front noplate

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 NEO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NEO, 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 NEO registered?

J17 NEO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is J17 NEO safe to buy?

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