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LS51 XZC

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,015 mi
Last recorded101,015 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 XZC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 101,015 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbed

Oil leak ()

fuel cap rubber seal cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2016 98,503 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 98,503 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 94,078 miles

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

engine oil leking

Fail 31 Oct 2015 94,078 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front antyrallbar links deterated

engine oil leking

n/s/front washer jet week

Pass 16 Sep 2014 85,086 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 85,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 84,109 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

n/s/f shock starting to leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 84,109 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

n/s/f shock starting to leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 80,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 80,972 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 79,694 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2012 79,694 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2011 77,521 miles

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml on

Fail 14 Jun 2011 77,475 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml on

Pass 11 Jun 2010 65,782 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

off side rear brake disc slightly scored

Pass 5 Jun 2009 54,511 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 54,511 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 42,278 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 42,273 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 36,661 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 26,431 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 XZC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XZC, 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 XZC registered?

LS51 XZC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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