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LF51 XHO

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,311 mi
Last recorded56,311 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 XHO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 56,311 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 53,298 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 49,666 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 45,002 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 42,187 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

fuel cap seal cracking

left rear tyre cracking/deteriating

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2009 42,186 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

fuel cap seal cracking

left rear tyre cracking/deteriating

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2007 37,250 miles

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

both front tyres poor condition

front service brake veers right

Pass 7 Nov 2006 30,232 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 25,230 miles

advise front brake pads worn low.

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 XHO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XHO, 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 LF51 XHO registered?

LF51 XHO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is LF51 XHO safe to buy?

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