2001 BMW Z3 2.2L Petrol · L400 HJW
2001 BMW Z3 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 133,578 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L400 HJW Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2022
- 133,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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L400 HJW MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2001 BMW Z3 (L400 HJW) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Boot Floor TearingSerious
The single rear differential ear mount applies high twisting torque directly to the thin boot floor crossmember. Spot welds pop and the sheet metal tears away, presenting a severe structural failure risk.
- Cooling System FailureSerious
Sharing E36 architecture, the M43, M44, M52, and M54 engines are prone to plastic radiator neck breakage, thermostat housing warping, and plastic water pump impeller detachment, leading to rapid overheating.
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