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LM51 DAO

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,098 mi
Last recorded65,098 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 DAO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 65,098 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 65,098 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 62,242 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 62,242 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 58,420 miles

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

Under tray not secure and broken off

Fail 28 Feb 2014 58,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Under tray not secure and broken off

Pass 29 Jan 2013 52,996 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 49,704 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2011 45,331 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 43,903 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 42,182 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 35,625 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 29,026 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre has survace cracking between treads.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 29,026 miles

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

offside front tyre has survace cracking between treads.

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 DAO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DAO, 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 LM51 DAO registered?

LM51 DAO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is LM51 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM51 DAO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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