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Y914 SVS

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,442 mi
Last recorded76,442 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY914 SVS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 76,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose on to pump (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 76,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose on to pump (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 73,553 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 70,850 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre on 2.8mm

Pass 3 Apr 2023 67,785 miles

Both rear shock absorber corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 65,209 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 65,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 65,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 64,205 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 64,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 16 AVON (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2018 62,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Oct 2017 62,675 miles

Corrosion to both outer sill covers

Front exhaust joint corroded

Front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2016 58,078 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 56,543 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 53,918 miles

warping present on o/s/f brake disc

Pass 4 Nov 2013 52,493 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 48,994 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 48,988 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 46,468 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 46,468 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 42,495 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 36,859 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 36,859 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 31,584 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 31,584 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 26,276 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing on inside edge o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 16 Aug 2007 26,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing on inside edge o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 11 Aug 2006 20,706 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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Y914 SVS is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y914 SVS, 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 Y914 SVS registered?

Y914 SVS is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 August 2001.

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