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NLD 4K

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,755 mi
Last recorded103,755 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLD 4K
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 103,755 miles

Nearside fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2024 102,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel strap corroded

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 100,947 miles

Coolant leak (Expansion Tank) ()

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 100,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Coolant leak (Expansion Tank) ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 100,281 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 100,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 99,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 98,778 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 98,259 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 98,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 97,275 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2017 95,740 miles

Nearside Front has a cut in outer wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear box rubber mounting and bracket missing

Fail 18 May 2017 95,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front has a cut in outer wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear box rubber mounting and bracket missing

Pass 23 May 2016 94,856 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2014 94,280 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 94,280 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 93,557 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 91,477 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 90,961 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 87,200 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 87,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 82,752 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 82,746 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 77,112 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 75,105 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 65,941 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 24 Jun 2005 56,904 miles

Rear brake pads @ 3mm

Fail 24 Jun 2005 27,514 miles

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

Rear brake pads @ 3mm

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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NLD 4K is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NLD 4K, 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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NLD 4K is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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