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DG51 LUY

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,646 mi
Last recorded82,646 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 LUY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 82,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 78,067 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 77,704 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play BORT SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 77,363 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 76,424 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 74,408 miles

engine management light on

Pass 3 Apr 2013 71,700 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 67,659 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 67,659 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 66,396 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 66,396 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 57,565 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 47,102 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 42,224 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 37,086 miles

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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DG51 LUY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG51 LUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG51 LUY registered?

DG51 LUY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is DG51 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 LUY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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