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LR51 YGW

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

110,268 mi
Last recorded110,268 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 YGW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 110,268 miles

Corrosion To Underside of vehicle

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 108,542 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 106,433 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 104,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside front tyre valve perished.

Fail 9 Jul 2020 104,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside front tyre valve perished.

Pass 11 Jul 2019 102,145 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

chip in n/s of windscreen not interfering with drivers view

n/s parking brake weaker

windscreen wipers could be better

Fail 11 Jul 2019 102,145 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

chip in n/s of windscreen not interfering with drivers view

n/s parking brake weaker

windscreen wipers could be better

Pass 2 Jul 2018 97,808 miles

engine area oily underneath

washers could be better

Pass 14 Jun 2017 93,496 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating

some play in both bottom swivels

Fail 8 Jun 2017 93,494 miles

Emissions not tested engine poor running - exhaust blowing - coolant leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating

some play in both bottom swivels

Pass 14 Jul 2016 87,367 miles

nearside rear indicator faded

slight inbalance of front brakes

Fail 12 Jul 2016 87,364 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside parking brake weak

nearside rear indicator faded

slight inbalance of front brakes

Pass 12 Jan 2016 83,087 miles

Centre deteriorating exhaust blowing

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both perished / cracked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 83,085 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre deteriorating exhaust blowing

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both perished / cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 75,968 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2014 72,549 miles

cracking on front tyre outer walls

Pass 1 Feb 2013 71,397 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 69,054 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 61,708 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,228 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 42,568 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 42,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 35,669 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 31,714 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 31,194 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 YGW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YGW, 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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LR51 YGW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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