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N4 LMW

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,868 mi
Last recorded56,868 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 LMW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 56,868 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 56,865 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2017 55,842 miles

Front and rear tyres perished

Fuel cap rubber seal slightly perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear diff mount rubber bush deteriorated

Valve stem slightly damaged Front and rear (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 52,469 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 52,445 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,664 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 47,622 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 46,872 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 44,554 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 43,489 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 41,939 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 41,406 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,637 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 5 Jul 2005 24,478 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 24,478 miles

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

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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N4 LMW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N4 LMW, 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 N4 LMW registered?

N4 LMW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is N4 LMW safe to buy?

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