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BK51 LCM

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,276 mi
Last recorded99,276 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 LCM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 99,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

MIL light on dash

Fail 2 Oct 2010 99,254 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

MIL light on dash

Pass 1 Oct 2009 88,877 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 88,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brakes out of balance 19%

Pass 22 Sep 2008 78,261 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 78,259 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside door mirror glass broken

Fail 19 Sep 2008 78,244 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside door mirror glass broken

Pass 14 Sep 2007 66,549 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 66,549 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 58,404 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 58,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 46,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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BK51 LCM is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 65,589 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK51 LCM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BK51 LCM is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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