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LG51 OLK

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

86,656 mi
Last recorded86,656 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 OLK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 86,656 miles

front and rear suspension conponets corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2025 85,751 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 84,999 miles

Offside side skirt corroded and holed

suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2022 84,266 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 82,963 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 81,871 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 80,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 79,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 78,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 73,588 miles

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 70,800 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 62,919 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 62,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 53,901 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 48,162 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 44,191 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 35,878 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 27,772 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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LG51 OLK is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 OLK, 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 LG51 OLK registered?

LG51 OLK is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is LG51 OLK safe to buy?

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