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RE51 LGL

2001 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,771 mi
Last recorded135,771 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 LGL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 135,771 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 135,679 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 135,625 miles

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))

Pass 22 May 2021 135,563 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 134,217 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 132,986 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 131,587 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear hand brake cable damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 131,587 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear hand brake cable damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 129,516 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread close to wall

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

small amount of wear in both steering rack knuckles

Fail 22 Apr 2015 127,685 miles

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

suspect front tyre treads wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Apr 2015 127,685 miles

suspect front tyre treads wearing unevenly

Pass 24 Apr 2014 125,455 miles

offside and nearside front tyre treads wearing unevenly

Pass 19 Apr 2013 122,234 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 122,229 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 119,026 miles

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

slight play in steering rack and track rod ends

Pass 22 Mar 2011 115,397 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

undertray broken/loose but not dangerous

Fail 22 Mar 2011 115,397 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

undertray broken/loose but not dangerous

Pass 16 Mar 2010 110,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 110,044 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 104,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 96,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 96,052 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 88,402 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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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RE51 LGL is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RE51 LGL, 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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RE51 LGL is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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