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N27 MSC

2001 BMW Z3

White Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,332 mi
Last recorded60,332 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN27 MSC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 60,332 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 60,330 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2025 56,441 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 56,407 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 52,672 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 52,672 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 48,451 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 48,451 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 44,743 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 40,708 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 40,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front shock legs corroded

exhaust connections after first cat corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 39,232 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 37,907 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 37,274 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 36,649 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front steering rack gaiters not secured but preventing the ingress of dirt d

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 27 Feb 2015 36,001 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 33,906 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 31,165 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 29,936 miles

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

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

Nearside front and offside front tyre edges worn also starting to perish

Fail 25 Apr 2011 29,921 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside front and offside front tyre edges worn also starting to perish

Pass 20 May 2010 27,943 miles

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

Outer edges of both front tyres slightly worn

Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,446 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 23,497 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 23,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 19,134 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 16,572 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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N27 MSC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in White with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N27 MSC, 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 N27 MSC registered?

N27 MSC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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The MOT history for N27 MSC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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