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J6 CPJ

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,339 mi
Last recorded57,339 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 CPJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 57,339 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 57,179 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 56,944 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 56,712 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 56,593 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 56,330 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 55,927 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 55,374 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 54,437 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,087 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 51,416 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 51,416 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,944 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 48,316 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 46,675 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 45,076 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 42,030 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 38,822 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 38,822 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,742 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 34,618 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 32,923 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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J6 CPJ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J6 CPJ, 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 J6 CPJ registered?

J6 CPJ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is J6 CPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J6 CPJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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