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KU51 LHO

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,809 mi
Last recorded86,809 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 LHO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 86,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Outer Sills Corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2024 86,801 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Outer Sills Corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 78,071 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 65,224 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 59,441 miles

Engine cover under trays and part sill trims fitted

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 55,919 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 55,091 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 53,378 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 51,131 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 51,131 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front lower arm bush starting to split

Pass 20 Jun 2015 48,770 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 46,083 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 46,083 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre splitting on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2013 42,999 miles

o/s/r tyre staring to crack on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2012 39,680 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 39,680 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 35,999 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 32,095 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 29,895 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 29,895 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,622 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 23,764 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 20,312 miles

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

Rear 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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KU51 LHO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 KU51 LHO, 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 KU51 LHO registered?

KU51 LHO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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