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LM51 BYA

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,064 mi
Last recorded54,064 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 BYA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 54,064 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 52,686 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front discs pitted but not seriously weakened

rear discs pitted but not seriously weakened

Fail 30 Dec 2010 52,686 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front discs pitted but not seriously weakened

rear discs pitted but not seriously weakened

Pass 29 Dec 2009 50,191 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 50,191 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 46,522 miles

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

The registration plates on the above vehicle may not be legal.

Fail 5 Jan 2009 46,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

The registration plates on the above vehicle may not be legal.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 41,427 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 35,884 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 30,973 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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LM51 BYA is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LM51 BYA, 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 LM51 BYA registered?

LM51 BYA is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is LM51 BYA safe to buy?

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