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LG51 LNC

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,415 mi
Last recorded74,415 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 74,415 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 68,422 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 66,899 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 64,826 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 62,414 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 60,055 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 58,289 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 55,757 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 54,188 miles

Offside Front outer tyre wall splitting

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 52,852 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 51,756 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 50,723 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 47,536 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 44,165 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 44,165 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2011 43,129 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 40,312 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 40,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 38,506 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 38,506 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 35,880 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 33,041 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 24,453 miles
Pass 6 May 2005 16,458 miles

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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 LNC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LNC, 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 LNC registered?

LG51 LNC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is LG51 LNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 LNC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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