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Y614 NGW

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

32,996 mi
Last recorded32,996 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY614 NGW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 32,996 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 31,995 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 30,714 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 30,714 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 29,772 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 29,250 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 28,504 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 27,981 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 27,095 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 26,329 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 25,512 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 24,528 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 24,003 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 24,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 23,435 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 23,014 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 22,393 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,416 miles

advise nearside rear tyre wearing low on 3mm

Pass 22 Mar 2010 19,978 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 18,602 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,416 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 16,597 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 14,493 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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Y614 NGW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y614 NGW, 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 Y614 NGW registered?

Y614 NGW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y614 NGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y614 NGW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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