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LB51 ESV

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,035 mi
Last recorded78,035 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 ESV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 78,035 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 77,561 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 77,561 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 75,869 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2015 70,234 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 70,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 64,128 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 64,128 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 60,995 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 60,446 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 58,620 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 54,942 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 51,188 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 44,998 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 38,824 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 34,461 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 30,296 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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LB51 ESV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LB51 ESV, 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 LB51 ESV registered?

LB51 ESV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is LB51 ESV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 ESV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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