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J200 PJV

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,322 mi
Last recorded66,322 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ200 PJV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 66,322 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 65,632 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 64,823 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 64,260 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 64,159 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 64,013 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 63,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 63,653 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 63,380 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 63,003 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,491 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 61,715 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2013 61,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2012 60,758 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

mil light on

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Aug 2011 57,130 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2011 57,130 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,669 miles

o/side front sidelight lens damaged rec / rep

o/side rear disc pads getting low and surface corrosion on disc

oil leak on engine, rec rep

sign of wear in o/side lower steering swivel mount

Pass 1 Sep 2009 49,769 miles

brake fluid level low rec / insp

rear o/side disc pads low, recommend replacement

slight movement in o/side front steering swivel bushing

Pass 29 Aug 2008 45,534 miles

Nearside Front 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 Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres side walls perrished

oil leak chain cover .rc gasket

Fail 28 Aug 2008 45,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front 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 Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres side walls perrished

oil leak chain cover .rc gasket

Pass 21 Aug 2007 39,711 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 39,711 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front inner disc pads appear low

slight movement in both lower steering swivels

Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,681 miles

front disc pads appear to be getting down

signs of slight oil leak on engine unit, or power steering

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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J200 PJV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J200 PJV, 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 J200 PJV registered?

J200 PJV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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