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LB51 ZGO

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,745 mi
Last recorded61,745 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 61,745 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 60,413 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 59,353 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 58,950 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 55,980 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 55,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 50,932 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 45,523 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 45,069 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 45,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 43,535 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 42,057 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 40,755 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn and pitted

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2009 37,994 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 36,049 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 33,288 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 31,508 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 28,518 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 ZGO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB51 ZGO registered?

LB51 ZGO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is LB51 ZGO safe to buy?

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