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J3 KBR

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,760 mi
Last recorded95,760 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 KBR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 95,760 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated mounting to subframe (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated mounting to subframe (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 95,760 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure Exhaust clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated mounting to subframe (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated mounting to subframe (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 90,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner joint to subframe (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 85,784 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 85,784 miles

Front Brake performance unable to be tested brake pad lining detached likely to damage car (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected brake lining detached form backing (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected brake lining detached from backing (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 81,935 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 78,635 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 75,366 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 72,910 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 69,733 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 66,415 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 66,415 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 66,005 miles

Fuel cap seal worn (cracking slightly)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 64,628 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 64,628 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 63,160 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 63,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 62,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 62,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 61,023 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 60,240 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 59,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 57,878 miles

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

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

nearside rear handbrake cable

Pass 14 Jan 2009 56,345 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 55,123 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 52,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 41,366 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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J3 KBR is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J3 KBR, 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 J3 KBR registered?

J3 KBR is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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