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JFZ 3425

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,774 mi
Last recorded131,774 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 3425
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 131,774 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 131,773 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 130,874 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 129,229 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 127,738 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shocker mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shocker mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 126,023 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 125,462 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 122,679 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 118,477 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 113,546 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 106,716 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 106,716 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 104,192 miles

airbag light on

o/s/f wheel inner rim damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2012 104,192 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

airbag light on

o/s/f wheel inner rim damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

TPMS light on

Pass 4 Apr 2011 89,501 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 78,754 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 78,754 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 63,610 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 55,147 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 55,119 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine warning light on.

front roll bar drop links, gaiters perished

Pass 5 Apr 2006 44,118 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 44,110 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine management light displayed

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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JFZ 3425 is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JFZ 3425, 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 JFZ 3425 registered?

JFZ 3425 is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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