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J44 BMW

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

32,186 mi
Last recorded32,186 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 32,186 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 32,186 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 32,155 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 32,154 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 32,142 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 32,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 32,073 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 31,801 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 31,452 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 30,146 miles

both front tyers perishing.

Fail 16 Mar 2013 30,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres have cuts on sidewall but not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 5 Apr 2012 27,327 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 26,443 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 26,038 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 25,295 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 24,106 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 24,106 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2007 23,336 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 22,463 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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J44 BMW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J44 BMW, 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 J44 BMW registered?

J44 BMW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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