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J99 KEO

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,713 mi
Last recorded80,713 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 KEO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 80,713 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 79,687 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 78,191 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 78,187 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 75,662 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 75,662 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 72,576 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 72,576 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 71,276 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 67,569 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 67,565 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,575 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 61,606 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 55,955 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 46,584 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 46,003 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 45,947 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 44,949 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 40,680 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake discs slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2009 36,345 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 30,608 miles

front exhaust mount corroded

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2006 26,862 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 24,696 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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J99 KEO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J99 KEO, 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 J99 KEO registered?

J99 KEO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 December 2001.

Is J99 KEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J99 KEO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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