2001 BMW Z3 2.2L Petrol · Y246 BPG
2001 BMW Z3 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 03 May 2001. Recorded mileage 12,412 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y246 BPG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 12,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y246 BPG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW Z3 (Y246 BPG) between May 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
Y246 BPG Mileage History
- 09/05/202211,268 mi
- 27/04/202311,753 mi+485 mi
- 11/03/202512,412 mi+659 mi
- 01/07/202612,412 mi
Average of roughly 276 miles per year across 4 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: Good
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- Cooling System FailureSerious
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