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NA51 NFF

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,516 mi
Last recorded108,516 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA51 NFF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 108,516 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil level low

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension making noise invistigate further

Pass 31 Jul 2025 103,817 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 101,690 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 96,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 93,737 miles

Rear some movement in both rear shock absorber upper mountings

Pass 13 Jul 2021 89,346 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 86,445 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 86,371 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 84,068 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 81,594 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 81,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 79,779 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 79,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Signs of binding on OSR brake , not evident during test

Pass 17 Mar 2016 75,241 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 75,230 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,065 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Apr 2014 71,505 miles

Fuel Pipes from tank corroded.

N/S and O/S Front Tyres Low on Tread and Slightly Perished.

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil Springs Corroded at base.

Rear Tyres Very Low on Tread.

Fail 7 Apr 2014 71,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel Pipes from tank corroded.

N/S and O/S Front Tyres Low on Tread and Slightly Perished.

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil Springs Corroded at base.

Rear Tyres Very Low on Tread.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 70,989 miles

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

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

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

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

sill skirts fitted unable to fully inspect underneath

Fail 6 Sep 2012 70,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

sill skirts fitted unable to fully inspect underneath

Pass 4 Aug 2011 69,798 miles

aux belt worn

both front tyres worn on edges and cracking in tread

front brake discs slightly pitted

fuel cap seal perished

handbrake outer cable worn and corroded

metal fuel tank retaining straps corroded

metal power steering pipes corroded

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre close to legal limt

rear brake discs slightly pitted

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 3 Aug 2011 69,798 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

aux belt worn

both front tyres worn on edges and cracking in tread

front brake discs slightly pitted

fuel cap seal perished

handbrake outer cable worn and corroded

metal fuel tank retaining straps corroded

metal power steering pipes corroded

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre close to legal limt

rear brake discs slightly pitted

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 23 Jul 2010 65,657 miles

all 4 coil springs corroeded

aux belt cracking

both front tyres cracking in tread and worn on inner edges

brakes require stripping down inspecting

front lower arm rear bushes worn

front washer jets weak[pump?]

fuel tank metal support strap corroeded

metal power steering pipe corroeded

o/s/f brake slightly binding

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 24 Jul 2009 62,142 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2009 62,142 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2008 59,087 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 54,187 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 29 Sep 2006 48,207 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 41,289 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 41,284 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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NA51 NFF is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NA51 NFF, 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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NA51 NFF is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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