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LS51 XAX

2001 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,238 mi
Last recorded43,238 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 XAX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 43,238 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 43,236 miles

Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 43,006 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 42,967 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 42,414 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 41,492 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 41,296 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 41,141 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 40,796 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 40,566 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 40,566 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 40,250 miles

both front tyres badly perished

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,864 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 39,240 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,417 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 37,888 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,556 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 36,186 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 36,174 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 36,174 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 33,440 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 30,759 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 26,018 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 21,936 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE AND LOW ON TREAD

FRONT TYRES WEARING UNEVEN

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 XAX is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XAX, 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 LS51 XAX registered?

LS51 XAX is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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