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J1 XMS

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

51,849 mi
Last recorded51,849 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 XMS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 51,849 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 51,399 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 51,127 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 50,858 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 50,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 50,090 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 50,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 49,841 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 49,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 48,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 47,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2016 46,713 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 46,046 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2014 45,782 miles

Petrol cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2013 45,258 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 44,984 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 44,255 miles

STORED CAR

Pass 5 Jul 2010 44,097 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 43,218 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 42,496 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 40,332 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 37,617 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 28,666 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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J1 XMS is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 J1 XMS, 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 J1 XMS registered?

J1 XMS is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is J1 XMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 XMS shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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