2001 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · Y571 BWN
2001 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 125,331 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,331 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y571 BWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2025
- 125,331 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y571 BWN 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 (Y571 BWN) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 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: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Front Prop shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
Y571 BWN Mileage History
- 30/03/2023122,976 mi
- 11/04/2024124,844 mi+1,868 mi
- 13/04/2024124,845 mi+1 mi
- 16/04/2025125,331 mi+486 mi
- 16/04/2025125,331 mi
Average of roughly 1,150 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: Below Average
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