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P14 PJL

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,203 mi
Last recorded81,203 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP14 PJL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 81,203 miles

Coolant leak Coolant leak in expansion tank area. ()

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))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Partly non-reflective, water damaged. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured Turning white. (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil, rocker cover gasket area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 79,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front outer sill/lower wing panel heavily corroded, but outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front outer sill/lower wing panel heavily corroded, but outside prescribed areas

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

Oil leak, but not excessive minor oil leak on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive seepage of oil from the rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 78,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/F and N/S/F inner sill panel is corroding.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine is leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential is leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs surface corroding/pitting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 77,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan/sill area corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan/sill area corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Reflector deteriorating, looks like water damage. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has some leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 77,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan/sill area corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan/sill area corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Reflector deteriorating, looks like water damage. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has some leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 77,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank support strap corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 76,093 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded, but outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/corroded/poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front outer sill corroded, but outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/corroded/poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has slight seepage of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 75,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes getting rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 75,025 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer corroding/leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount from gearbox is broken/defective but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens getting cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens getting cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes getting rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 74,178 miles

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe section has a broken support/mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front windscreen wiper blades have slight smearing in use

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bonnet catch does not fully secure

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded and slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily corroded and slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

brake fluid in the reservoir appears to be dirty/discoloured

Fail 21 Feb 2020 74,165 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low vertical adjuster is broken, adjustment not possible (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall splitting/tearing and cord is visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe section has a broken support/mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front windscreen wiper blades have slight smearing in use

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bonnet catch does not fully secure

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded and slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily corroded and slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

brake fluid in the reservoir appears to be dirty/discoloured

Pass 4 Feb 2019 72,810 miles

Exhaust mounting defective down pipe has a broken support (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp aim is slightly low and the height/vertical beam adjuster is broken

Nearside Front shock absorber casing is corroded

Nearside Rear tyre has splitting to the inner sidewall

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front shock absorber casing is corroded

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector is part of the tail light cluster (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 72,119 miles

exhaust / gearbox bracket broken

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

oil leak

park brake cable outer casing in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

under body metal work corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2017 69,525 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

rear springs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 66,494 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 64,639 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 62,945 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 62,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 62,518 miles

All four tyre's are cracked/perishing on outer tyre walls advise change tyres

Bonnet release mechanism is stiff in operation and corroded needs attention

Both front wheel hubs are corroded

Both fuel tank retaining straps are corroded

Both rear inner brake hose ferrules are corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 62,518 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All four tyre's are cracked/perishing on outer tyre walls advise change tyres

Bonnet release mechanism is stiff in operation and corroded needs attention

Both front wheel hubs are corroded

Both fuel tank retaining straps are corroded

Both rear inner brake hose ferrules are corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 61,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside front brake is binding slightly

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 61,822 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside front brake is binding slightly

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 61,301 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear brake discs have surface corrosion on the faces

Pass 9 Jul 2010 60,592 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perished on tread and side walls

Fail 9 Jul 2010 60,592 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perished on tread and side walls

Pass 15 Jul 2009 59,356 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak offside front engine

Power steering pipes are corroded.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 59,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak offside front engine

Power steering pipes are corroded.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 56,120 miles

front exhaust mount corroded (connected to the gearbox)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 50,485 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 50,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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P14 PJL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P14 PJL, 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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P14 PJL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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