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Y37 DLJ

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,801 mi
Last recorded60,801 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY37 DLJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 60,801 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 59,489 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ( Sump Plug ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 58,221 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 57,550 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 56,691 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 56,066 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 54,631 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 53,979 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 52,391 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 50,675 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 49,931 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 49,931 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2014 47,973 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 46,310 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 44,519 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,519 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 43,775 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

offside front brake binding slightly

parking brake performance slightly low offside

rear cross member bushes slightly worn

Pass 18 Feb 2010 43,459 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

parking brake performance slightly low offside

rear cross member bushes slightly worn

Pass 23 Feb 2009 40,155 miles

parking brake performance slightly low offside

slight wear in rear cross member bushes

Pass 3 Aug 2007 34,090 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 29,304 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 21,339 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2005 21,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y37 DLJ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y37 DLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y37 DLJ registered?

Y37 DLJ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y37 DLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y37 DLJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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