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LX51 UMS

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,611 mi
Last recorded71,611 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 UMS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 71,611 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 70,998 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 70,496 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 69,596 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 68,723 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 68,453 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 68,134 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 67,938 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 67,579 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 66,801 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 64,180 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 63,269 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 62,726 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 61,968 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 61,776 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 61,420 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres on wearbar limit

Pass 21 Aug 2009 60,248 miles

engine has noisy water pump

o/s n/s rear tyres close to wearbar limit

Pass 26 Aug 2008 59,016 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 58,941 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 57,500 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 55,992 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 55,992 miles

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

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

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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LX51 UMS is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX51 UMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX51 UMS registered?

LX51 UMS is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LX51 UMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX51 UMS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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