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H7 LBG

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,818 mi
Last recorded74,818 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 LBG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 74,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 74,347 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2018 74,347 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2015 74,100 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 73,793 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 73,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 71,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 71,669 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 65,890 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 65,888 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 61,555 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2010 61,555 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2009 55,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,997 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 30 Mar 2007 39,437 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 31,179 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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H7 LBG is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H7 LBG, 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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H7 LBG is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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