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N2 PLN

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,332 mi
Last recorded47,332 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 PLN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 47,332 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 47,302 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 47,285 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 47,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 47,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 47,041 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 47,000 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 46,827 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2018 46,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2017 46,268 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 46,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 44,330 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 42,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 42,332 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 39,832 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 36,239 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 34,812 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 33,752 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 33,752 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 31,738 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,056 miles

evidence of offside front tyre fouling inner wing.

security of offside rear brake hose.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 28,491 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 24,967 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 18,820 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 18,545 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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N2 PLN is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc 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 N2 PLN, 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 N2 PLN registered?

N2 PLN is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is N2 PLN safe to buy?

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