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L44 LMB

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

88,511 mi
Last recorded88,511 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 LMB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 88,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 88,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 85,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 82,511 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 77,334 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

both underbody sill rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2022 73,752 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 73,752 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 68,912 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 65,649 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 65,259 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 64,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 64,563 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 63,999 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 62,235 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 62,579 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 62,157 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 62,157 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 61,708 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 60,668 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 58,885 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 56,050 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 53,620 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 53,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2007 47,520 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 41,528 miles

small chips in windscreen

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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L44 LMB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L44 LMB, 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 L44 LMB registered?

L44 LMB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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