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Y137 CCV

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

48,067 mi
Last recorded48,067 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY137 CCV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 48,067 miles

Rear Diff bush starting to separate

Pass 2 May 2025 46,662 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2025 46,662 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 45,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 41,678 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 41,670 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 40,804 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 38,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Early signs or perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside washer jet in-op

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Early signs or perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 35,696 miles

Nearside Front washer jet not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 35,696 miles

Nearside Front washer jet not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2017 35,449 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 34,953 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 34,953 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 34,222 miles

Fuel tank supporting strap deteriorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 34,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank supporting strap deteriorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 34,219 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel tank supporting strap deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 33,403 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in nearside steering

Fail 25 Mar 2014 33,392 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in nearside steering

Pass 21 Mar 2013 31,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front brake binding slightly

sligh play in nearside steering assy'

Pass 5 Mar 2012 28,822 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,209 miles

Both rear axle bushes worn.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 25,699 miles

o/s rear tyre close to legal limit and tread cracking.

rear axle bushes worn.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 24,212 miles

Offside rear tyre is perishing.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,968 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s rear tyre tread cracking.

play in steering rack shaft joints.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 20,264 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 18,437 miles

front tyres wearing on edges.

front brake pads low.

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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Y137 CCV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y137 CCV, 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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Y137 CCV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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