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LT51 HBA

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,634 mi
Last recorded64,634 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 HBA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 64,634 miles

Nearside Front slight brake binding

Nearside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 64,634 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 62% across front axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front slight brake binding

Nearside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 62,585 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

cut o/s/f outer tyre wall

nail n/s/r tyre

nail n/s/r tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2015 62,348 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Outer tyre wall

nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2014 55,052 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 55,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 50,695 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 46,880 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 43,874 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 39,105 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 36,188 miles

1,Adviseable to replace front registration plate due to reflector deteriorating.

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 33,876 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 33,865 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 30,041 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 26,246 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 HBA is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HBA, 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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LT51 HBA is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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