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R3 JPA

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

82,935 mi
Last recorded82,935 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 JPA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 82,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 80,897 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 77,469 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 76,740 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 74,509 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 72,296 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 71,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 69,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 67,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 66,246 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 64,609 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 63,221 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 61,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2013 60,131 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jul 2013 60,131 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jul 2012 58,287 miles

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

rear tyres 2.5mm

Pass 27 Jun 2011 57,087 miles

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

Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,380 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,206 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 51,412 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 46,452 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 42,207 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 42,207 miles

Nearside 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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R3 JPA is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R3 JPA, 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 R3 JPA registered?

R3 JPA is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is R3 JPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 JPA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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