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LF51 VMV

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,607 mi
Last recorded83,607 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 VMV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 83,607 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 78,344 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 78,344 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,630 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 73,628 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 68,022 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 64,391 miles

imbalance on hand brake readings may indicate adjustment or service is required.

Fail 17 Mar 2015 64,391 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 62,527 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 60,946 miles

fuel filler cap sealing washer worn/spliting.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 58,053 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,703 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 49,704 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 41,411 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 41,388 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 36,490 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 36,466 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 29,991 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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LF51 VMV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VMV, 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 LF51 VMV registered?

LF51 VMV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is LF51 VMV safe to buy?

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