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2001 BMW Z3 2.2L Petrol · Y474 BCK

Y474 BCK

2001 BMW Z3 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 30/04/2001. Recorded mileage 101,148 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/11/2026.

Make & Model
BMW Z3
Year / Origin
2001 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 13/08/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/11/2026)
Recorded Mileage
101,148 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 13/08/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/11/2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
2171cc

Y474 BCK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 03/09/2026
  • 101,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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Y474 BCK Mileage History

  1. 14/07/202399,321 mi
  2. 21/07/202399,323 mi+2 mi
  3. 07/08/202499,587 mi+264 mi
  4. 15/08/2025100,654 mi+1,067 mi
  5. 03/09/2026101,148 mi+494 mi

Average of roughly 582 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Y474 BCK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 18:49
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 (Y474 BCK) between July 2023 and September 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.

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