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T8 NCV

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,444 mi
Last recorded91,444 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 NCV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 91,444 miles

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

Fuel tank straps corroded

Offside Outer sill cover corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2025 91,207 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Mil lamp illuminated, testable on petrol vehicles registered after the 1/07/2003

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 90,872 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow hose leaking (1.1.3 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear indicators faded,fuel tank straps coroded,suspension bushes perished.

Pass 17 Feb 2022 90,425 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 90,307 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 89,780 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 89,340 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 89,063 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 88,632 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 88,095 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 87,134 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 85,835 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 84,188 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 82,401 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 82,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 79,334 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear brake dises getting rusted

Pass 11 Oct 2010 74,665 miles

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

advise n/s front brake disc rusted

advise n/s rear brake disc rusty

advise o/s front tyre has crackes in tread and inner side wall.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 70,230 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 65,180 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 65,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 58,752 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 58,749 miles

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

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 12 Oct 2006 52,883 miles

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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T8 NCV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T8 NCV, 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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T8 NCV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 October 2001.

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