A14SUV - BMW Z3
MOT: Not validGB
·Last updated 10 days ago
The BMW Z3, often referred to simply as the Z3, is a compact sports car produced by the German automaker BMW from 1995 to 2002. Renowned for its distinctive design and engaging driving experience, the Z3 was the first model to be developed under BMW's 'Z' series, symbolising a focus on sporty, open-top motoring. Manufactured in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the Z3 features a range of engine options, including four-cylinder and six-cylinder variants, offering a blend of performance and everyday usability. Its unique combination of sleek styling, precise handling, and solid build quality has made the Z3 a sought-after classic among enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
Data provided by DVLA
MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 26 MOT tests
This is a 2001 BMW Z3, registration A14SUV, first registered in April 2001. It has a blue exterior and is powered by a 2171cc petrol engine, emitting approximately 222 g/km of CO2. The vehicle has covered 100,608 miles. The latest MOT test was conducted on 7 September 2022, with the expiry date of 30 September 2023; however, the MOT is currently not valid. Advisory notes from the last test include corrosion on brake pipes and hoses, as well as corrosion on the underbody and suspension components. The vehicle is currently declared SORN and is not taxed.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
26
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 07 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,608 mi
Expires: 30 September 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory outer sill covers fitted obscuring inspection
- Advisory under body and suspension corroded
Failed - 07 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,608 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory outer sill covers fitted obscuring inspection
- Advisory under body and suspension corroded
Passed - 30 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,518 mi
Expires: 30 September 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlight lenses (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Nearside underbody corrosion floor to sill n/s/f
- Advisory Offside o/s floor to sill body corrosion
Failed - 23 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,517 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlight lenses (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Nearside underbody corrosion floor to sill n/s/f
- Advisory Offside o/s floor to sill body corrosion
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 01 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,125 mi
Expires: 30 September 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))
Failed - 30 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,125 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 18 March 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,255 mi
Expires: 30 September 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Passed - 21 March 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,137 mi
Expires: 08 April 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory brake pipes greased obscuring inspection
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Passed - 06 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,287 mi
Expires: 08 April 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory brake pipes greased obscuring inspection
- Advisory Body has slight corrosion both outer sill covers corroded and holes in,not structual (6.1.B.2)
Failed - 06 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,287 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill cover (6.1.C.1)
- Major Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion middle sill cover (6.1.C.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory brake pipes greased obscuring inspection
Passed - 08 April 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,310 mi
Expires: 08 April 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Failed - 06 April 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,310 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Major Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Passed - 08 April 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,863 mi
Expires: 08 April 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Failed - 08 April 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,863 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 08 April 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,848 mi
Expires: 08 April 2015
Passed - 09 April 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,532 mi
Expires: 08 April 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Failed - 05 April 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,532 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Passed - 09 March 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,132 mi
Expires: 05 April 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 01 April 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,860 mi
Expires: 05 April 2012
Passed - 06 April 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,692 mi
Expires: 05 April 2011
Failed - 01 April 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,692 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Passed - 11 March 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,926 mi
Expires: 03 April 2010
Passed - 04 April 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,595 mi
Expires: 03 April 2009
Failed - 18 December 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,078 mi
Passed - 18 December 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,078 mi
Expires: 17 December 2007
Passed - 04 April 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 34,870 mi
Expires: 03 April 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for A14SUV?
The MOT expires on 30 September 2023.
What is the tax status of A14SUV?
The tax status is SORN.
What are the specifications of A14SUV?
This is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue. It runs on Petrol with a 2171cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of A14SUV?
This vehicle produces 222 g/km of CO2 emissions.