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LS51 GDJ

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

40,536 mi
Last recorded40,536 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 GDJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 40,536 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2026 40,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 36,362 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 35,047 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 32,928 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 31,265 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 27,653 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 26,640 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 24,419 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 22,541 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 20,823 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 18,466 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 18,177 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 18,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Nearside front and both rear tyres are very heavily perished

Pass 19 May 2014 17,056 miles

Both rear tyres small cracks

Pass 21 Mar 2013 16,536 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 14,868 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 14,150 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 13,075 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 11,620 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 10,469 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 8,878 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 7,559 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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LS51 GDJ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 LS51 GDJ, 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 LS51 GDJ registered?

LS51 GDJ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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