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SL51 LCC

2001 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

61,162 mi
Last recorded61,162 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 LCC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 61,162 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 61,116 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 60,938 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 60,869 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 60,764 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 60,703 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 60,634 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 60,560 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 60,315 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 59,703 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 58,848 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 56,889 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 56,889 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 53,115 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,344 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 45,696 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,814 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 36,810 miles

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

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

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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SL51 LCC is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SL51 LCC, 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 SL51 LCC registered?

SL51 LCC is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is SL51 LCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL51 LCC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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