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LR51 PAO

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,271 mi
Last recorded56,271 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 56,271 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 54,991 miles

bearing noise front belt area

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 54,991 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bearing noise front belt area

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 54,638 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 54,186 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2014

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,558 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,544 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 49,458 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 45,649 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 41,312 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 38,399 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 34,950 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 32,796 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 PAO is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LR51 PAO, 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 PAO registered?

LR51 PAO is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 September 2001.

Is LR51 PAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 PAO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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