2001 BMW Z3 3.0L Petrol · H12 NBD
2001 BMW Z3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Jan 2001. Recorded mileage 146,149 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H12 NBD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 146,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H12 NBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW Z3 (H12 NBD) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
H12 NBD Mileage History
- 14/09/2022145,270 mi
- 22/07/2024145,936 mi+666 mi
- 22/10/2025146,149 mi+213 mi
Average of roughly 283 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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