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HN51 LHU

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,406 mi
Last recorded58,406 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 LHU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 58,406 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 57,559 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 57,512 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 57,313 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 57,156 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 56,868 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 56,218 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2019 56,218 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2018 55,105 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 54,672 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 54,285 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 53,028 miles

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

o/s/f brake dragging slightly

Fail 29 May 2015 23,026 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake dragging slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,141 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,699 miles

all four brake discs corroded

n/s/f and n/s/f lower ball joints have slight play

Fail 23 Apr 2013 46,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

all four brake discs corroded

n/s/f and n/s/f lower ball joints have slight play

Pass 23 Apr 2012 42,355 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 38,515 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 34,082 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 34,082 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Fail 7 May 2009 29,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 29,687 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 24,834 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2008 24,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 19,936 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 19,780 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 18,377 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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HN51 LHU is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HN51 LHU, 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 HN51 LHU registered?

HN51 LHU is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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