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Y737 NWL

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

68,474 mi
Last recorded68,474 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY737 NWL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 68,474 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 68,308 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 68,032 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 67,645 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 67,411 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 66,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 66,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 66,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 65,529 miles

both rear tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 23 Jun 2016 64,764 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,267 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 63,973 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 63,217 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 62,626 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 60,691 miles

o/s rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 22 Jun 2010 59,943 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 57,959 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 56,549 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 56,549 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 54,312 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 52,773 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 52,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2006 51,132 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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Y737 NWL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,979cc 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 Y737 NWL, 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 Y737 NWL registered?

Y737 NWL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y737 NWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y737 NWL 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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