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LL51 LLW

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

45,503 mi
Last recorded45,503 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 LLW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 45,503 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 44,197 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 42,092 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 39,198 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 39,131 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 39,115 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 38,887 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 38,858 miles

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Jul 2018 37,629 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 37,129 miles

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Jul 2016 36,699 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 36,399 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 35,720 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 34,882 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 33,827 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 32,343 miles

Battery insecure

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

offside front tyre cracking in walls

Pass 19 Jun 2009 31,767 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 31,745 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 31,242 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 30,381 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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LL51 LLW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LL51 LLW, 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 LL51 LLW registered?

LL51 LLW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is LL51 LLW safe to buy?

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