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LC51 ANC

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

27,558 mi
Last recorded27,558 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 ANC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 27,558 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective bush peeling ()

Pass 4 Mar 2025 27,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2024 27,244 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 26,028 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil looks to be contaminated

Fail 13 Mar 2023 26,028 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil looks to be contaminated

Pass 11 Mar 2022 25,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 25,144 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2020 24,567 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 24,080 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 23,405 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 22,217 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 20,035 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 18,759 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 18,759 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

eml light on

Pass 21 Nov 2013 18,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

engine management malfunction lamp illumunated

Pass 8 Nov 2012 18,403 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 18,198 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 17,159 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 13,316 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 12,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 12,906 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 10,990 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 9,677 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 9,676 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 8,596 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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LC51 ANC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 LC51 ANC, 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 LC51 ANC registered?

LC51 ANC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is LC51 ANC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 ANC shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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