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L50 WLN

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

55,222 mi
Last recorded55,222 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 WLN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 55,222 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 54,919 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 54,919 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 54,444 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2024 54,444 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 53,723 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 53,437 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 53,251 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 53,251 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 52,743 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 52,743 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 52,087 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 52,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 51,863 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 51,758 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 51,219 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 48,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 48,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 45,941 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 43,547 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 41,075 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 2 Feb 2010 38,064 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 34,636 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 32,493 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 30,160 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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L50 WLN is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L50 WLN, 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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L50 WLN is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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