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Y37 STR

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

117,292 mi
Last recorded117,292 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY37 STR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 117,292 miles

N/S Handbrake poor

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 114,279 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 114,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 112,638 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 110,850 miles

Doors difficult to open from outside

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 110,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Doors difficult to open from outside

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside handbrake poor

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 110,145 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 110,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 108,858 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 108,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 107,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear slightly low effort on n/s parking brake

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 103,254 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 103,254 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both rubbers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 97,714 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 96,934 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 96,732 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 96,595 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 96,266 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 96,266 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 95,176 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 94,354 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 92,691 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 92,691 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 91,206 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 87,810 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 83,791 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6mm of tread at time of test

nearside and offside steering rack ball joints("drum sticks")boarderline excessive play

Pass 20 Apr 2007 78,025 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 78,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 68,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre kerbing band to inside

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 STR is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 Y37 STR, 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 Y37 STR registered?

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

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