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J8 CKD

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,916 mi
Last recorded88,916 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 CKD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 88,916 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 88,274 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 86,124 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 86,124 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 85,526 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 85,526 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 83,493 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 80,937 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 80,929 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 78,334 miles

Oil leak Engine, damp ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint From reservoir (2.3.3b)

Under body guards fitted obscuring some components

Very slight surface corrosion on under side in various place

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 May 2018 78,333 miles

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

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

Oil leak Engine, damp ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint From reservoir (2.3.3b)

Under body guards fitted obscuring some components

Very slight surface corrosion on under side in various place

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2017 78,190 miles

Engine covers and under guards fitted obscuring some components

Odometer back light illumination inoperative, difficult to read

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Engine, slight ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint From reservoir (2.3.3b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 78,188 miles

Engine covers and under guards fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Engine ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal slight weep from reservoir (2.3.3b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 78,188 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All, in numerous places, surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and under guards fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Engine ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal slight weep from reservoir (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Around steering rack (2.3.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 76,389 miles

Engine covers and under guards obscuring some components

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage damp around reservoir (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded close to rack (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded have been greased (3.6.B.2c)

minor oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Jan 2016 76,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

minor oil leak from engine

Engine covers and under guards obscuring some components

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage damp around reservoir (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded close to rack (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded have been greased (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 64,711 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

offside washer jet not working, nearside washer still provides adequate fluid

Pass 24 Jan 2014 60,662 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 58,143 miles

traction control light on

Pass 25 Feb 2012 57,100 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 28 Feb 2011 56,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 53,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 51,562 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 49,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 48,468 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 46,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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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J8 CKD is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc 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 J8 CKD, 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 J8 CKD registered?

J8 CKD is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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The MOT history for J8 CKD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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