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M55 JDY

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

55,127 mi
Last recorded55,127 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 JDY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 55,127 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 54,643 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 54,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 54,081 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 53,587 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 52,969 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 52,199 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 52,199 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 51,565 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 50,986 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 50,978 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 50,425 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 49,967 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 49,963 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 49,049 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 48,185 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 47,407 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 46,345 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 45,508 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 44,128 miles

both rear tyres wearing off on inner edges

Pass 6 May 2010 42,847 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 41,429 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 40,091 miles

minor perishing to front tyres

Pass 8 May 2007 37,984 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 31,618 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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M55 JDY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M55 JDY, 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 M55 JDY registered?

M55 JDY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is M55 JDY safe to buy?

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