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J99 PMW

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

120,841 mi
Last recorded120,841 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 PMW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 120,841 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 116,929 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 112,736 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 112,736 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 108,957 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 105,969 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 103,469 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 101,210 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 101,210 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 98,462 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 95,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 93,122 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 91,392 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 91,392 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 90,198 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 90,198 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 89,246 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 87,779 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 86,308 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 84,089 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 84,083 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 82,614 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 80,796 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 75,228 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 63,696 miles

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)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 46,976 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 PMW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 PMW, 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 PMW registered?

J99 PMW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is J99 PMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J99 PMW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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