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LT51 XVC

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,532 mi
Last recorded121,532 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 XVC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 121,532 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 121,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 119,396 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 119,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2012 115,611 miles

DAMPNESS AROUND O/S FRONT STRUT

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 21 Sep 2012 115,608 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

DAMPNESS AROUND O/S FRONT STRUT

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE IN POOR CONDITION

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 3 Oct 2011 110,673 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

BOTH REAR TYRE INNER EDGES WEARING

DAMPNESS AROUND BOTH FRONT STRUTS

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

N/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE VERY LOW ,,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE LOW

Pass 4 Oct 2010 103,585 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER EDGES STARTING TO WEAR

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

ENGINE VACUUM PIPE SPLIT

FRONT NO PLATE HAS DAMAGE

SLIGHT LEAKING FROM BOTH FRONT STRUTS

Pass 11 Sep 2009 96,841 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine management light on

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)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 96,839 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine management light on

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)

Pass 19 May 2008 87,794 miles

both front shock absorbers weak

brake pads wearing thin

metal object in n/s rear tyre

mil light on

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 May 2008 87,794 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front shock absorbers weak

brake pads wearing thin

metal object in n/s rear tyre

mil light on

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 May 2007 75,780 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 66,155 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 66,155 miles

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XVC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XVC, 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 XVC registered?

LT51 XVC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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