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LT51 DZK

2001 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,233 mi
Last recorded97,233 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 DZK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 97,233 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

n/s bolt on sill corroded through

o/s/ bolt on sill corroded through

Fail 1 Nov 2022 97,233 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

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

n/s bolt on sill corroded through

o/s/ bolt on sill corroded through

Pass 26 Oct 2021 96,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear bolt on sill corroded through

Offside Front bolt on sill corroded through

Fail 25 Oct 2021 96,089 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bolt on sill corroded through

Offside Front bolt on sill corroded through

Pass 27 Oct 2020 94,754 miles

Nearside Rear bolt on sill corroded through

Offside Front bolt on sill corroded through

Fail 27 Oct 2020 94,752 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))

Nearside Rear bolt on sill corroded through

Offside Front bolt on sill corroded through

Fail 25 Oct 2020 94,660 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))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 90,746 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 90,745 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 88,533 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

mist of oil rear diff

mist of oil under the engine

Pass 25 Sep 2017 86,994 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 84,888 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 84,887 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 83,771 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 82,619 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 81,269 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 79,272 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 79,272 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 76,771 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 73,592 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN

NSR TYRE TREAD WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 69,754 miles

slight corrosion on offside rear disc

Pass 4 Sep 2009 64,239 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 64,239 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 51,321 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 47,197 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 42,322 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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LT51 DZK is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LT51 DZK, 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 LT51 DZK registered?

LT51 DZK is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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