2001 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · Y517 PFO
2001 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 03 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 61,215 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y517 PFO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2025
- 61,215 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.
Y517 PFO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW Z3 (Y517 PFO) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Y517 PFO Mileage History
- 16/05/202356,598 mi
- 29/05/202458,182 mi+1,584 mi
- 12/05/202561,215 mi+3,033 mi
Average of roughly 2,319 miles per year across 3 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: Average
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