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N9 RRG

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,939 mi
Last recorded40,939 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 RRG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 40,939 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 40,072 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 39,216 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 37,841 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 37,115 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 37,114 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 35,661 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 18 Apr 2018 33,145 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and also badly misshaped (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 33,145 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and also badly misshaped (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 32,575 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 31,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 29,935 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 28,271 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 28,271 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 25,095 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 23,228 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 22,828 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 21,970 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 17,810 miles

all tyres are cracked in the tread.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 14,425 miles

all tyres are cracked in the tread.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 11,826 miles

all four tyres tread cracking slightly

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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N9 RRG is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N9 RRG, 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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N9 RRG is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 June 2001.

Is N9 RRG safe to buy?

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