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LF51 VLE

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

104,272 mi
Last recorded104,272 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 VLE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 104,272 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 102,421 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 102,408 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Rear section of front to rear brake pipes, imminent risk of failure, both pipes. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

EML on

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 102,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 101,887 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 99,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear parking brake slightly down on offside

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 97,345 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 95,111 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2018 93,720 miles

fuel cap sealing device deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2017 91,044 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 88,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 85,226 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 85,226 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 83,337 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 81,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 79,221 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Rear window deteriorated (opaque)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 74,664 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 6 Feb 2012 74,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,118 miles

fuel cap seal cracked

under body shields fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2011 66,118 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel cap seal cracked

under body shields fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2010 60,984 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

front number plate cracked

under body shields fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2010 60,984 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

front number plate cracked

under body shields fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2009 54,034 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 30 Jan 2009 54,034 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2008 48,087 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 38,892 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 38,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

also both front tyres starting to crack

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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LF51 VLE is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LF51 VLE, 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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LF51 VLE is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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