2001 BMW Z3 2.2L Petrol · X326 FLH
2001 BMW Z3 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Jan 2001. Recorded mileage 140,794 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,794 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X326 FLH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2025
- 140,794 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X326 FLH MOT History
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 (X326 FLH) between May 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
X326 FLH Mileage History
- 31/05/2023134,647 mi
- 16/06/2023134,673 mi+26 mi
- 19/06/2024138,662 mi+3,989 mi
- 18/06/2025140,787 mi+2,125 mi
- 04/07/2025140,794 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 2,935 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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The single rear differential ear mount applies high twisting torque directly to the thin boot floor crossmember. Spot welds pop and the sheet metal tears away, presenting a severe structural failure risk.
- Cooling System FailureSerious
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