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LG51 TJU

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,423 mi
Last recorded141,423 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 TJU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 141,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust bracket broke

nearside front outer sill / flooring corroded

offside front outer sill / flooring corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2021 141,413 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced faded (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust bracket broke

nearside front outer sill / flooring corroded

offside front outer sill / flooring corroded

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 14 Dec 2020 139,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside / offside faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust bracket broke

Fail 4 Dec 2020 139,963 miles

Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer sills nearside / offside sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside / offside flooring / sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside / offside faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust bracket broke

Pass 24 May 2019 134,096 miles

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

corrosion to nearside / offside front floor to sills

Fail 21 May 2019 134,093 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (split) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion to nearside / offside front floor to sills

park brake efficiency only just met lower readings on offside

Pass 12 Jun 2018 131,584 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 131,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2014 126,249 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 May 2014 126,131 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2013 121,651 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 121,647 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 121,616 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 117,496 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 117,496 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 114,346 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 106,288 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 97,400 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 87,710 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 87,710 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 78,854 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 69,134 miles

225/50/16 alloy wheels fitted

minor lift in front lower ball joints

o/s/r tyre nail in tread

slight wear in steering u/j

surface corrosion to front discs pads 50 % worn

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 TJU is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TJU, 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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LG51 TJU is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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