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J60 DNA

2001 BMW Z3

Brown Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,182 mi
Last recorded105,182 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 DNA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 105,182 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 105,177 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 104,888 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking not reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 104,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking not reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 104,264 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 100,241 miles

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 99,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 97,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 97,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 87,856 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 80,960 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 80,699 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2012 80,093 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 80,064 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 78,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Feb 2011 71,499 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 56,419 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 51,098 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 47,115 miles

slight play front lower suspension arm bushes

surface rust on front discs

Fail 7 Apr 2008 47,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play front lower suspension arm bushes

surface rust on front discs

Pass 20 Mar 2007 41,209 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 41,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,315 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)

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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J60 DNA is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Brown with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 J60 DNA, 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 J60 DNA registered?

J60 DNA is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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