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LG51 LHU

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

71,728 mi
Last recorded71,728 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 LHU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 71,728 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge 245/40/17

Fail 26 May 2017 71,728 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge 245/40/17

Pass 24 Jun 2016 62,784 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 61,483 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 57,798 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 56,284 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 51,066 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 46,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 40,885 miles

Brake fluid a little low

One offside washer jet blocked

Pass 29 Dec 2009 36,998 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 33,500 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 28,937 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 24,488 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 18,939 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)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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LG51 LHU is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LG51 LHU, 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 LG51 LHU registered?

LG51 LHU is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is LG51 LHU safe to buy?

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