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N70 NNC

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

120,002 mi
Last recorded120,002 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN70 NNC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 120,002 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 119,151 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 118,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 May 2024 118,404 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2023 117,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 May 2023 117,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flex to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flex to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake requirements only just met and may require repair or adjustments

Pass 7 Apr 2022 116,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flex to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flex to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 116,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flex to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flex to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 114,238 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 114,207 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Noise when wheel rotated

Pass 15 Apr 2020 111,222 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 111,193 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 111,193 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 109,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 104,619 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 97,679 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 90,049 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside and offside rear tyre tread wearing low

nearside and offside rear, signs that modified anti roll bar may be rubbing against driveshafts in specific situations

Fail 9 Sep 2014 90,049 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside and offside rear tyre tread wearing low

nearside and offside rear, signs that modified anti roll bar may be rubbing against driveshafts in specific situations

Pass 8 May 2013 75,439 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 65,871 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 65,871 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 64,470 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 60,112 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 54,592 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,099 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 39,104 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 36,970 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)

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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N70 NNC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N70 NNC, 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 N70 NNC registered?

N70 NNC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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