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S400 DJR

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,507 mi
Last recorded75,507 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS400 DJR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 75,507 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 75,381 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 74,725 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 74,489 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle/back (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 74,102 miles

exhaust hanger bush worn

Fail 22 Apr 2024 74,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust hanger bush worn

Pass 28 Mar 2023 73,537 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 73,445 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 73,180 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 73,180 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 72,574 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 71,398 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 69,813 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 69,813 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 67,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 66,139 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 62,624 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 62,624 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 60,147 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 58,054 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 55,528 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 53,212 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 53,202 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,590 miles

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated and worn smooth on inner edge

slight play in steering

Fail 3 Mar 2009 50,590 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated and worn smooth on inner edge

slight play in steering

Pass 12 Feb 2008 47,455 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 43,953 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 38,970 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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S400 DJR is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S400 DJR, 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 S400 DJR registered?

S400 DJR is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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