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LR51 FHS

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

101,005 mi
Last recorded101,005 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 FHS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 101,005 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 100,780 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 98,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 97,811 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 97,811 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 97,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 97,285 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front marks where tyre has rubbed ok at test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 89,949 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 89,735 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front sections of seals starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

parking brake application slightly uneven

Pass 8 Aug 2018 84,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 82,963 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 82,151 miles

Oil leak engine / slight ()

Centre exhaust corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded both from rack (2.3.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 80,526 miles

Rattle from front of engine, possibly in the area of the waterpump

Surface corrosion in sills/floor area

Pass 7 May 2014 77,879 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 77,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 75,051 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 72,451 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 72,434 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 70,502 miles

both rear tyres perrished & n/s near wear bars

Fail 22 Jul 2011 70,478 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perrished & n/s near wear bars

Pass 8 Jul 2010 67,247 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 62,702 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 58,152 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded badly but not to excess at time of test

front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 24 Jul 2008 58,152 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded badly but not to excess at time of test

front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 5 Jul 2007 58,030 miles

Front wipers judder

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 57,576 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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LR51 FHS is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LR51 FHS, 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 LR51 FHS registered?

LR51 FHS is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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