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LS51 RTX

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,519 mi
Last recorded76,519 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 RTX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 76,519 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 75,764 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 74,944 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 73,641 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 73,180 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 72,142 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 72,139 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 70,998 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 70,109 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 68,117 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 66,727 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 5 Oct 2013 65,442 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 63,395 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 61,838 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 61,838 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 58,999 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 54,071 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 49,929 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 42,790 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 35,952 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 35,948 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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 RTX is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LS51 RTX, 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 RTX registered?

LS51 RTX is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is LS51 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 RTX shows 21 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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