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LM51 KRX

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

103,761 mi
Last recorded103,761 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 KRX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 103,761 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 103,759 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 101,884 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 101,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 99,521 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 97,156 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 95,411 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 93,783 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 93,656 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 89,550 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 87,829 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 85,508 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 82,582 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 80,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 77,604 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 75,311 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 66,086 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 58,334 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 58,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 55,573 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 48,483 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 43,068 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 36,425 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 KRX is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KRX, 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 KRX registered?

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

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