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Y574 DAT

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

125,862 mi
Last recorded125,862 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY574 DAT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 125,862 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 120,561 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 28 Jul 2025 120,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 113,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 106,441 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 101,172 miles

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust system is positioned too far forward causing exhaust to knock onto the rear antiroll bar

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened rear subframe mounts weakened and sitting low and plate to o/s/ is bent (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber mounts are torn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 96,580 miles

under bonnet components covered

underside components covered

Fail 29 Jul 2021 96,580 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under bonnet components covered

underside components covered

Pass 7 Aug 2020 96,280 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 95,708 miles

under bonnet component covered

Pass 3 Aug 2018 94,956 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 94,956 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 93,906 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 92,883 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 91,655 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 89,972 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 88,304 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 85,476 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

tyre size = 205/55R16V

Pass 8 Aug 2011 82,746 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 80,033 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 73,589 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 61,128 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 18 Jun 2007 50,593 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHING SLIGHTLY ON SIDE WALLS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 50,593 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHING SLIGHTLY ON SIDE WALLS

Pass 17 May 2006 39,527 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

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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Y574 DAT is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y574 DAT, 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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Y574 DAT is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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