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M15 LHH

2001 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,588 mi
Last recorded78,588 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 LHH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 78,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 78,562 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 78,562 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 78,556 miles

Exhaust clamps corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 78,556 miles

Exhaust clamps corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 78,542 miles

Exhaust and exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2021 78,484 miles

Exhaust mountings and clamps corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 78,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mountings and clamps corroding

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner ball joint dust cover perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 78,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mountings and clamps corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 78,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 78,066 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 77,812 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 77,541 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded steel (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracking

oil leack

some rubber suspension parts showing there age

Fail 1 Sep 2015 77,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded steel (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracking

oil leack

some rubber suspension parts showing there age

Pass 3 Jun 2014 77,539 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyre cracking

gearbox mounting to front pipe is roting away

Fail 21 May 2014 77,518 miles

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyre cracking

gearbox mounting to front pipe is roting away

Pass 10 Aug 2012 76,165 miles

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

front exhaust hanger corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2011 74,000 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 73,978 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 70,739 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to offside front brake disc

Pass 15 Jul 2009 66,350 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 66,350 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 62,752 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 57,190 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 46,964 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 38,548 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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M15 LHH is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M15 LHH, 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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M15 LHH is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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