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Y974 SWR

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,065 mi
Last recorded59,065 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY974 SWR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 59,065 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 59,065 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement carrier bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement carrier bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 54,355 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 54,339 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 52,934 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 51,691 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 47,863 miles

parking brake efficiency on limit

Pass 28 Mar 2019 43,342 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 43,342 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 40,907 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 40,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 39,479 miles

moderate ovality in front/rear tyres

Pass 13 Aug 2009 38,794 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 38,026 miles

Oil leak

p.a.s pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 May 2008 38,024 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

p.a.s pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,579 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 33,924 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 24,674 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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Y974 SWR is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y974 SWR, 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 Y974 SWR registered?

Y974 SWR is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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