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LP51 OEU

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,512 mi
Last recorded62,512 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 OEU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 62,512 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 58,234 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 49,248 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 49,248 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 44,007 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 40,568 miles

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

Front number plate letter not readable

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

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

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

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

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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LP51 OEU is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LP51 OEU, 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 LP51 OEU registered?

LP51 OEU is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LP51 OEU safe to buy?

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