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S26 JLE

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,203 mi
Last recorded87,203 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 JLE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 87,203 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 85,876 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 85,329 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 84,512 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 84,345 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 83,076 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 82,334 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 81,608 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 2 May 2018 80,240 miles

engine light on

Pass 6 Jan 2017 77,693 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 76,514 miles

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

brake pipes covered with underseal

slight play on u/j joint on steering shaft

Pass 30 Oct 2014 73,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 69,001 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 67,328 miles

ALL PIPES HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

BRAKE PIPES TO NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TO CALIPERS CORRODED

Fail 25 Sep 2012 67,270 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

ALL PIPES HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

BRAKE PIPES TO NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TO CALIPERS CORRODED

Pass 13 Oct 2011 64,807 miles

all brake pipes black wax oiled

engine management light on

n/s rear indicator pale amber

Fail 12 Oct 2011 64,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

all brake pipes black wax oiled

engine management light on

n/s rear indicator pale amber

Pass 5 Jul 2010 63,312 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 56,889 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 56,889 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 51,331 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 46,821 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2006 41,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 41,736 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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S26 JLE is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S26 JLE, 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 S26 JLE registered?

S26 JLE is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is S26 JLE safe to buy?

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