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LB51 ESY

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,519 mi
Last recorded65,519 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 ESY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2020 65,519 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 64,184 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 60,507 miles

Front brake discs corroded inner surface

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edges 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 55,293 miles

Offside Front tyre feathering on inner edge 225/45/17

Fail 25 Nov 2016 55,293 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre feathering on inner edge 225/45/17

Pass 5 Dec 2015 49,785 miles

Offside Front feathering on inner edge 225/45/17

Pass 12 Dec 2014 43,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner face

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2013 37,165 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs heavily corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 Dec 2013 37,165 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake discs heavily corroded

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Dec 2012 32,421 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 28,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

cracked front no plate

Fail 23 Jul 2012 28,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

cracked front no plate

Pass 18 Jul 2011 21,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 Feb 2010 19,147 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 16,539 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 13,572 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 10,117 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 ESY is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc 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 ESY, 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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LB51 ESY is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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