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N30 PRC

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

52,973 mi
Last recorded52,973 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 PRC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 52,973 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 52,256 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 50,119 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 48,937 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 48,207 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 46,862 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 45,413 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 43,742 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 41,880 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 40,399 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 38,262 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 35,272 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 35,268 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 33,965 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 32,165 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 32,165 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 30,197 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 27,489 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 2 Mar 2010 24,968 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,467 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 23,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 19,834 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 18,368 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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N30 PRC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N30 PRC, 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 N30 PRC registered?

N30 PRC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 May 2001.

Is N30 PRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N30 PRC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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