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J6 TYM

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,853 mi
Last recorded77,853 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 TYM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 77,853 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 77,751 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 77,618 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 77,487 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 77,293 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 77,292 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded PIPES RUNNING FRONT TO BACK (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 77,049 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 76,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 76,678 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 76,677 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 76,423 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 75,916 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 75,638 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 74,950 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 74,098 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 73,199 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 72,410 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 69,286 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 69,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 66,436 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 66,330 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f brake pipe corroded and both rear outer brake pipes corroded

n/s/r outer hand brake cable split

o/s/f control arm bush unbonded

Pass 10 May 2008 64,634 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 64,624 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 12 May 2007 58,050 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 58,050 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 53,123 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 TYM is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TYM, 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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J6 TYM is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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