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LJ51 TZX

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

47,520 mi
Last recorded47,520 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 TZX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 47,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer baffles loose

fuel tank support straps corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2025 47,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel tank support strap corroded

Nearside Rear parking brake cable outer casing split

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy baffles are loose (8.1.1 (a))

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2024 46,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust silencer baffles are loose

Pass 14 Jul 2023 46,432 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 46,432 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 46,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2021 45,493 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 45,493 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 45,257 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 44,811 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked/perished

Offside Front tyre cracked/perished

Pass 10 Aug 2018 43,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front sidelight lenses has minor damage.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 43,330 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 42,654 miles

Nearside Front tyre is perished

Offside Front tyre is perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 41,818 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 41,022 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 39,418 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 39,416 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

nsr tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 1 Sep 2012 37,833 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,601 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,231 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 33,245 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 30,506 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 12 Jun 2008 30,506 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 2 Jul 2007 29,431 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f o/s/f tyre deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,157 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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LJ51 TZX is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 TZX, 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 TZX registered?

LJ51 TZX is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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