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J9 WCD

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,829 mi
Last recorded128,829 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 WCD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 128,829 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 128,823 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 128,817 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 128,756 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 128,739 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 128,673 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 128,067 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Apr 2014 128,067 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 113,145 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 106,493 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Nov 2011 106,493 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2010 90,081 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 75,016 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 74,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 53,383 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 43,366 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 28,400 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)

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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J9 WCD is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J9 WCD, 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 J9 WCD registered?

J9 WCD is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is J9 WCD safe to buy?

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