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J60 TCB

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

47,365 mi
Last recorded47,365 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 TCB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 47,365 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 47,109 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 46,657 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 46,114 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 46,114 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 46,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50 zr16 92w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 45,590 miles

advise heavy flexing to offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes.

Pass 25 Feb 2020 45,249 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 44,341 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 42,657 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 40,805 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 39,079 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 36,500 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 35,402 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 19 Sep 2011 33,986 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 33,191 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,244 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 31,753 miles

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 11 Sep 2007 29,381 miles

nails in n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,912 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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J60 TCB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 J60 TCB, 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 TCB registered?

J60 TCB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is J60 TCB safe to buy?

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