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LJ51 LJE

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,204 mi
Last recorded102,204 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 LJE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 102,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 90,161 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 89,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 84,303 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 81,447 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 78,296 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 78,174 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 77,878 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 77,462 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 76,743 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 76,743 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 75,685 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 73,371 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 69,957 miles

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

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

front suspension arms rear mountings bushes slight play

Fail 27 Oct 2011 69,957 miles

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

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

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

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

front suspension arms rear mountings bushes slight play

Pass 3 Nov 2010 66,533 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 66,428 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 62,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 54,391 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 47,791 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 40,002 miles

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

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

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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LJ51 LJE is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LJ51 LJE, 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 LJ51 LJE registered?

LJ51 LJE is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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