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LC51 ZKH

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

101,371 mi
Last recorded101,371 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 ZKH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 101,371 miles

Central Front OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2022 97,759 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 94,733 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 94,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 94,485 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Apr 2018 93,872 miles

slight oil leak from transmission

Fail 5 Apr 2018 93,872 miles

coil spring broken offside (2.4.C.1a)

slight oil leak from transmission

Pass 8 Nov 2017 92,083 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 8 Nov 2017 92,083 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 17 Feb 2017 88,851 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 80,580 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 72,751 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 64,294 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 61,761 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 61,761 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 60,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 60,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 57,476 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Fail 4 Nov 2011 57,476 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 20 Sep 2010 55,191 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 55,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 46,276 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 46,276 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 38,129 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 33,040 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 25,866 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 21,012 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 ZKH is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZKH, 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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LC51 ZKH is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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