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Y136 JTM

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,054 mi
Last recorded109,054 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY136 JTM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 109,054 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 108,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s/f outer sill cover is holed (not structal)

Fail 19 Aug 2024 108,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s/f outer sill cover is holed (not structal)

Pass 12 Oct 2022 108,440 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 108,033 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 107,498 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 106,906 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 106,582 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 106,027 miles

Both front floors are corroded

Both rear sill ends are corroded

Both rear tyre inner edges are worn

The fuel tank strap is corroded

Fail 23 May 2017 106,027 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front floors are corroded

Both rear sill ends are corroded

Both rear tyre inner edges are worn

The fuel tank strap is corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 105,111 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 100,782 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 100,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 93,640 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 87,774 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 77,992 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 68,061 miles

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

offside headlamp adjuster corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2010 67,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside headlamp adjuster corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2009 59,393 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 53,052 miles

front tyres worn on edges

handbrake reserve travel close to limit

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 25 Jul 2008 52,968 miles

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

front brake imbalance slightly high

front tyres worn on edges

offside rear park brake effort low

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear tyres tread low and worn close to limit on inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2007 48,431 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 44,143 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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Y136 JTM is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y136 JTM, 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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Y136 JTM is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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