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N99 MDT

2001 BMW Z3

Brown Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,967 mi
Last recorded52,967 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN99 MDT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 52,967 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 52,307 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 51,417 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2023 49,625 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 49,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both rear roll bar link bushes perished. (upper bush)

Pass 24 Mar 2021 47,682 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 46,608 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 44,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 42,991 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 36,533 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 36,320 miles

Rear brake discs heavily corrioded.

Rear parking brake imbalance on limits

Pass 25 Feb 2015 35,612 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 34,371 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 33,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish.

slight play in o/s inner rack joint.

Pass 17 Mar 2012 33,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2012 33,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 32,571 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 32,571 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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 8 Mar 2010 32,207 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 18 Mar 2009 31,447 miles

Slight play in the offside steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2008 30,030 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 27,747 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,352 miles

Both rear tyres starting to get low

Front disc pads wearing thin

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Mar 2006 24,352 miles

Both rear tyres starting to get low

Front disc pads wearing thin

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Slight play in steering rack

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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N99 MDT is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Brown with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N99 MDT, 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 N99 MDT registered?

N99 MDT is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is N99 MDT safe to buy?

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