2001 BMW Z3 2.2L Petrol · NA51 NFF
2001 BMW Z3 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 108,864 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,864 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NA51 NFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 108,864 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA51 NFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW Z3 (NA51 NFF) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
NA51 NFF Mileage History
- 01/08/202396,937 mi
- 30/08/2024101,690 mi+4,753 mi
- 31/07/2025103,817 mi+2,127 mi
- 13/08/2026108,516 mi+4,699 mi
- 18/09/2026108,864 mi+348 mi
Average of roughly 3,807 miles per year across 5 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: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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