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L400 HJW

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

139,831 mi
Last recorded139,831 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 HJW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 139,831 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. near side front lagging behind off side front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2026 139,831 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. near side front lagging behind off side front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 137,693 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device perishing

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 135,395 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 135,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 133,578 miles

Offside Front washer jet poor

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

parking brake poor performance

Pass 22 Jun 2021 132,505 miles

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

Front washer system leaking

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corrison (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 132,504 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front washer system leaking

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

low oil warning light on

Pass 29 Jun 2020 130,810 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 129,628 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 128,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 124,136 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low and worn out of shape on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 124,135 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low and worn out of shape on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 119,689 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 116,165 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 116,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 110,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 103,888 miles

Both rear tyres are unevenly worn around the inner edge of the tyre tread

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 103,888 miles

Both rear tyres are unevenly worn around the inner edge of the tyre tread

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 99,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 95,146 miles

Both rear tyres BADLY worn on the inner edges (strong advise)

N/S/F tyre slightly fouling on the inner wheel arch.

O/S/R outer tyre wall slightly damaged.

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 88,280 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 77,554 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 77,554 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 72,946 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 72,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2007 69,187 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 69,186 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 65,862 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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L400 HJW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 L400 HJW, 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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L400 HJW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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