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LR51 UBT

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2014
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,600 mi
Last recorded35,600 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 UBT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 35,600 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 33,425 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 28,589 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 24,961 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 24,268 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 22,570 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,162 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 22,161 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 19,747 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 15,975 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 13,095 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 UBT is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UBT, 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

How do I check the history of LR51 UBT?

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What year was LR51 UBT registered?

LR51 UBT is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is LR51 UBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 UBT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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