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J77 AYL

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,779 mi
Last recorded33,779 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 AYL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 33,779 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 33,760 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 33,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded BOTTOM COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded BOTTOM COIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 32,280 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 32,244 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 31,777 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 31,777 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 31,331 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2020 31,032 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 30,593 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 29,260 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 28,665 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged minor cracks (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front tyre has minor cracks in tread

Offside Rear tyre has minor cracks in tread

Pass 14 Jun 2016 26,930 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 26,930 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 25,043 miles

2 x front tyres have minor cracks in tread

2 x rear tyres have minor cracks in tread

Pass 11 Jun 2014 23,121 miles

front and rear tyres have minor cracks in tread

Pass 7 Jun 2013 21,633 miles

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

Offside Wing mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2012 21,408 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 19,056 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 17,482 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 16,262 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 15,023 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 13,622 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 12,895 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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J77 AYL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J77 AYL, 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 J77 AYL registered?

J77 AYL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is J77 AYL safe to buy?

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