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LM51 BYU

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

103,790 mi
Last recorded103,790 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 BYU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 103,790 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 102,952 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 102,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 102,634 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 102,615 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 102,063 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 101,142 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 99,205 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml on

tyre pressure warning on

Fail 26 Jan 2016 99,205 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml on

tyre pressure warning on

Pass 28 Jan 2015 96,758 miles

E.M.L on

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 96,758 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

E.M.L on

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 95,196 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 23 Jan 2014 95,196 miles

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

engine managment light on

Pass 8 Feb 2013 92,975 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 90,538 miles

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

engine managment light intermittant

Pass 8 Feb 2011 86,682 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight end float movement on steering wheel

Pass 12 Jan 2009 71,486 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 7 Jan 2009 71,486 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corosion to metal brake pipes

rear center stop lamp has bulb inop

Pass 15 Jan 2008 61,241 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 55,964 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 48,651 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 BYU is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,246cc 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 LM51 BYU, 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 BYU registered?

LM51 BYU is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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