2001 BMW Z3 3.0L Petrol · Y513 CAH
2001 BMW Z3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 29,513 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,513 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y513 CAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 29,513 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y513 CAH 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 (Y513 CAH) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Y513 CAH Mileage History
- 13/01/202328,491 mi
- 17/01/202428,819 mi+328 mi
- 20/01/202529,159 mi+340 mi
- 09/01/202629,513 mi+354 mi
- 09/01/202629,513 mi
Average of roughly 342 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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