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R14 RAJ

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

60,028 mi
Last recorded60,028 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 RAJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 60,028 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 58,759 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 58,759 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 57,462 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 57,462 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 55,556 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 55,556 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 53,552 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 53,552 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 51,471 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 51,471 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 50,037 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 12 Jun 2020 50,037 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 47,926 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to crack in the treads

Pass 15 Mar 2018 45,835 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 45,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 43,898 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack in the treads

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack in the treads

Pass 8 Nov 2012 42,526 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 35,384 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 333,333 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 31,539 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 29,776 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 26,465 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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R14 RAJ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R14 RAJ, 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 R14 RAJ registered?

R14 RAJ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is R14 RAJ safe to buy?

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