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J50 BUD

2023 BMW Z3

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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,707 mi
Last recorded77,707 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 BUD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2025 77,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear under sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 76,875 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 76,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 75,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 73,732 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s&o/s on suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

rear sills corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2021 71,918 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s&o/s on suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 71,918 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s&o/s on suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 70,324 miles

rear brake pipes on suspension arms corroded rear of sills corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2020 70,324 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s&o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake pipes on suspension arms corroded rear of sills corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 68,891 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s&o/s on suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 68,891 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s&o/s on suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 63,832 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 63,832 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 59,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 55,729 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 53,052 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 51,796 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 50,553 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 50,553 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 49,247 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 49,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 47,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 46,654 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 45,110 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 43,788 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 42,395 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 40,901 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 39,133 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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J50 BUD is a 2023 BMW Z3 in Black. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J50 BUD, 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 3 years old, this BMW Z3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J50 BUD is a 2023 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 January 2023.

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