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LT51 NHG

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

102,746 mi
Last recorded102,746 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 NHG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 102,746 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills corroded at ends. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes across rear axle greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2024 102,724 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 102,724 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 102,710 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 102,710 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT IS ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 101,831 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 99,763 miles

hose split on induction pipe

steering column shaft starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jun 2019 98,335 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 98,333 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 96,496 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axel carrier bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 96,496 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axel carrier bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 94,504 miles

Advise aux belt noise

Advise both front brake discs corroded

Advise both rear brake pipes corroded

Advise both rear inner tyres starting to perish & wear unevenly

Advise engine warning light on

Advise nearside rear quarter damaged

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 94,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise aux belt noise

Advise both front brake discs corroded

Advise both rear brake pipes corroded

Advise both rear inner tyres starting to perish & wear unevenly

Advise engine warning light on

Advise nearside rear quarter damaged

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 94,502 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML Present

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 90,511 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 90,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 90,473 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 90,472 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 86,153 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 86,153 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 82,128 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 82,128 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 73,114 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 5 Nov 2009 67,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 67,159 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 59,144 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 51,353 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 51,353 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 37,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight wear on front discs

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 NHG is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 LT51 NHG, 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 NHG registered?

LT51 NHG is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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