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HK51 LWC

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,454 mi
Last recorded133,454 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 LWC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 133,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

nearside front fog light damaged

offside front fog light damaged

rear discs corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2014 133,454 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

nearside front fog light damaged

offside front fog light damaged

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 118,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2013 118,920 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2012 106,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 91,225 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 76,791 miles

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

both front tyres on 2mm on inner treads

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion on o/s/r coil spring

Pass 20 Mar 2010 76,791 miles

both front tyres on 2mm on inner treads

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion on o/s/r coil spring

Pass 29 Nov 2008 65,480 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 52,307 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 38,080 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 38,080 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2005 21,954 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking around tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 21,954 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking around tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HK51 LWC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HK51 LWC, 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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HK51 LWC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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