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LF51 WWM

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,944 mi
Last recorded112,944 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 112,944 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 112,932 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 112,921 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front struts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavy corrosion to either end of offside outer sill with corrosion to structure underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 112,825 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 111,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 111,651 miles

hand brake only just passed it may need repair or adjustment

offside sill to floor corroded

Pass 8 May 2021 110,961 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 110,689 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 110,689 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 109,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 10,821 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side lower wishbone suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

both side sills showing signs of surface rust

Fail 7 Apr 2018 108,021 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side lower wishbone suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

both side sills showing signs of surface rust

Pass 8 Apr 2017 106,881 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 102,722 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 102,722 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/zr16 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 96,095 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 96,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 85,591 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 77,002 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 75,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 75,057 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 72,849 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 70,564 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 67,478 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 63,517 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 60,401 miles

1.Both front brakes slightly binding

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WWM is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LF51 WWM, 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 WWM is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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