2001 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · Y391 ABA
2001 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 98,920 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,920 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y391 ABA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 98,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y391 ABA 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 (Y391 ABA) between February 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 ”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corroded + holed near sea”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corroded + holed near se”.
Y391 ABA Mileage History
- 16/02/202394,244 mi
- 12/03/202497,454 mi+3,210 mi
- 15/03/202497,454 mi
- 04/06/202598,911 mi+1,457 mi
- 05/09/202598,920 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 1,833 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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