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LY51 PDZ

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,671 mi
Last recorded105,671 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 PDZ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 105,671 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 105,044 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 104,925 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 104,503 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 104,495 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 102,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 101,609 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 100,823 miles

Nearside Front spotlight broken

Fail 19 Nov 2019 100,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front spotlight broken

Pass 27 Nov 2018 97,338 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 97,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working NO SCREEN-WASH (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 95,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Fuel cap seal perishing.

Offside Rear Tyre wear on inner edge, no cords showing.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 92,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear suspension arm slightly corroded

engine management lamp on

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2016 92,965 miles

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x two areas (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear suspension arm slightly corroded

engine management lamp on

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2015 90,342 miles

Front offside and nearside lower ball joint rubber bonding slightly deteriorated slight movement

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 87,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

offside front tyre tread cut

Pass 10 Jan 2014 84,570 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 80,547 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 76,306 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 71,041 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 71,041 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 4 Jan 2010 63,841 miles

n/s/r brake slight bind

rear brakes have some imbalance

Fail 22 Dec 2009 63,784 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake slight bind

rear brakes have some imbalance

Pass 19 Dec 2008 54,482 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 42,029 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 35,888 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 28,228 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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LY51 PDZ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LY51 PDZ, 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 LY51 PDZ registered?

LY51 PDZ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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