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JAZ 8218

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,071 mi
Last recorded84,071 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 8218
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 84,071 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 83,419 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 83,416 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 83,350 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 83,212 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 82,545 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 81,942 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 80,968 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 80,966 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 79,639 miles

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 79,639 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 78,108 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 76,362 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 75,075 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 75,075 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 72,906 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 70,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 66,599 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 62,539 miles

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

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 25 Nov 2009 58,462 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 54,519 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 50,069 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 44,786 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 39,102 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 39,102 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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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JAZ 8218 is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JAZ 8218, 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 JAZ 8218 registered?

JAZ 8218 is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is JAZ 8218 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 8218 shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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