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HK51 LXA

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,205 mi
Last recorded92,205 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 LXA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2020 92,205 miles

Front Position lamp not working offside and nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure needs clip (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 89,030 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 86,073 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/front tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2016 82,878 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear Bush Cracking and slight movement (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre Wall Cracking

Nearside Parking brake reading low

Pass 10 Nov 2015 78,408 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 74,915 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 74,912 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 72,053 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 66,221 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 59,401 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front prop shaft coupling poor

Fail 8 Nov 2011 59,400 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front prop shaft coupling poor

Fail 25 Oct 2010 52,191 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 25 Oct 2010 52,191 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 Oct 2009 45,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,806 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 36,018 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 30,099 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 30,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 25,067 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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HK51 LXA is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LXA, 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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What year was HK51 LXA registered?

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

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