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2001 BMW Z3 3.2L Petrol · V5 SBV

V5 SBV

2001 BMW Z3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 03/09/2001. Recorded mileage 161,459 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/01/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
3246cc
Mechanical Assessment

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V5 SBV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 19/01/2026
  • 161,459 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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V5 SBV Mileage History

  1. 16/01/2023149,467 mi
  2. 16/01/2023149,467 mi
  3. 10/01/2024153,408 mi+3,941 mi
  4. 20/01/2025157,144 mi+3,736 mi
  5. 19/01/2026161,459 mi+4,315 mi

Average of roughly 3,986 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

V5 SBV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW Z3 (V5 SBV) between January 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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