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Y317 CWK

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

57,104 mi
Last recorded57,104 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY317 CWK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 57,104 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 11 Apr 2025 56,504 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 55,058 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 53,299 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 52,198 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 50,301 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 48,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 47,641 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 44,925 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 42,518 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 39,028 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 36,149 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 31,053 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 27,667 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 27,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 24,774 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 21,752 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 19,474 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 16,632 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 15,182 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 13,389 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 10,481 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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Y317 CWK is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc 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 Y317 CWK, 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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What year was Y317 CWK registered?

Y317 CWK is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y317 CWK safe to buy?

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