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SR51 LFT

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

55,442 mi
Last recorded55,442 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR51 LFT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 55,442 miles

o/s/f strut corroded

rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

rear jack points corroded

rear spring arms corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2026 55,434 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f strut corroded

rear brake flexi ferrules corroded

rear jack points corroded

rear spring arms corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2025 54,418 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 53,725 miles

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

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

offside and nearside sills corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2022 52,712 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 52,706 miles

Emissions not tested lambda to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 51,823 miles

nearside parking brake efficiency low

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2020 51,176 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 51,165 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 48,445 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 44,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 44,630 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre fouling wheel arch

Pass 14 Jun 2017 41,458 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 40,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 40,170 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 40,170 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 23 May 2014 39,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,519 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 31,931 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 31,931 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 28,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 27,135 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 27,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 24,384 miles

water leak noted at radiator lower corner

Pass 26 Nov 2008 21,417 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 18,312 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 15,362 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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SR51 LFT is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SR51 LFT, 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 SR51 LFT registered?

SR51 LFT is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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