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S12 NWS

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,726 mi
Last recorded73,726 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 NWS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 73,726 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 73,354 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 72,251 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 71,179 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 68,592 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 67,113 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 66,898 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 66,647 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 66,108 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 65,543 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 64,730 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 63,747 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 63,061 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 62,644 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 61,799 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 61,021 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 61,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 59,922 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 57,620 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front steering rack inner joint worn

Pass 18 Feb 2009 53,040 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 53,040 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

225/50/zr16 92y

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

Pass 19 Feb 2008 45,708 miles

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

advise front brakes getting worn

advise slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 19 Feb 2008 45,707 miles

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

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

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

advise front brakes getting worn

advise slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 23 Feb 2007 41,162 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 37,792 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 37,792 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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S12 NWS is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S12 NWS, 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 S12 NWS registered?

S12 NWS is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is S12 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 NWS shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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