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LA51 FEM

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,819 mi
Last recorded43,819 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 FEM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 43,819 miles

suspension corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2025 43,602 miles

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

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

Offside washer weak but cleaning screen

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 42,708 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 42,632 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 42,616 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 41,860 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring perished

Pass 7 Feb 2022 40,191 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 39,645 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 39,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four tyre valves are perished

Pass 11 Feb 2020 38,849 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 38,054 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 37,224 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 36,748 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 36,013 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 35,449 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 34,443 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 33,432 miles

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

offside rear tyre low inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2012 32,076 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 30,521 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 29,048 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 26,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 26,911 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 24,606 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 22,379 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 20,504 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 20,504 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LA51 FEM is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LA51 FEM, 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 LA51 FEM registered?

LA51 FEM is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is LA51 FEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA51 FEM shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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