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LE51 DKN

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

44,709 mi
Last recorded44,709 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 DKN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 44,709 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 44,480 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 43,671 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 42,520 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 42,514 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 42,443 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 42,395 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 42,185 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 41,962 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 41,503 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 41,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 41,254 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 40,829 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 6 Jul 2012 40,382 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 40,382 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 39,770 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 39,055 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 39,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Outer Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 37,742 miles

nail in offside front tyre.

Fail 3 Dec 2008 37,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in offside front tyre.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 32,611 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 32,611 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,453 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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LE51 DKN is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LE51 DKN, 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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What year was LE51 DKN registered?

LE51 DKN is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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