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Y112 JJX

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,216 mi
Last recorded78,216 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY112 JJX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 78,216 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 78,187 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 78,049 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 77,757 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 77,362 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 77,047 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 76,958 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 76,816 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 76,494 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 76,097 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 76,093 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 75,376 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 75,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 74,753 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 73,165 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 70,710 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 70,710 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2011 67,051 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 63,852 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 May 2009 61,556 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 61,556 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 59,000 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 55,026 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 45,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 45,740 miles

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

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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Y112 JJX is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y112 JJX, 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 Y112 JJX registered?

Y112 JJX is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 May 2001.

Is Y112 JJX safe to buy?

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