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DK51 LFA

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

71,379 mi
Last recorded71,379 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 LFA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 71,379 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 70,522 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 69,940 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 69,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 68,781 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 68,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 68,078 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 67,774 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 65,633 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 63,189 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 63,178 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 56,947 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 48,318 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,262 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 36,545 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 36,545 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 30,651 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 27,086 miles

nsr tyre at 1.6mm.....osr tyre at 2mm both require change

Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,031 miles

both rear tyres down to 3mm

Pass 18 Sep 2008 20,899 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 18,313 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 16,804 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 14,118 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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DK51 LFA is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DK51 LFA, 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 DK51 LFA registered?

DK51 LFA is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is DK51 LFA safe to buy?

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