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LCL 516A

2001 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

55,456 mi
Last recorded55,456 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCL 516A
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 55,456 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 54,693 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 54,689 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 53,732 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 53,732 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 50,998 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 50,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 49,247 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 47,409 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 45,832 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 44,861 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 44,356 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 43,498 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 42,313 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 40,209 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 38,416 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 38,382 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Inner Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2009 36,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 33,429 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Inner Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 17 May 2007 28,514 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 22,549 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 20,485 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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LCL 516A is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LCL 516A, 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

How do I check the history of LCL 516A?

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What year was LCL 516A registered?

LCL 516A is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is LCL 516A safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCL 516A shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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