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NU51 LKC

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,816 mi
Last recorded71,816 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 LKC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 71,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 71,807 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 71,374 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 68,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 13 May 2019 68,383 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side grabbing (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 4 May 2017 62,173 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 56,128 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 54,268 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 51,994 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 50,641 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 49,055 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 49,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,210 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,299 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 41,930 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,212 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 34,353 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 28,400 miles

Both front wipers smearing slightly

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NU51 LKC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NU51 LKC, 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 NU51 LKC registered?

NU51 LKC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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