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Y198 SBE

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

98,702 mi
Last recorded98,702 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 SBE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 98,702 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 96,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 93,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 91,037 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 87,820 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 84,739 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Mar 2021 84,685 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 82,363 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 81,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 80,506 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 79,685 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 77,147 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 74,989 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 73,262 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 69,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 66,489 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 63,856 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 60,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 55,799 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 48,775 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 42,520 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 35,305 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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Y198 SBE is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y198 SBE, 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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Y198 SBE is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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