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Y451 LGX

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,963 mi
Last recorded46,963 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY451 LGX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2026 46,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 46,226 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 46,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 45,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 45,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 45,549 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 45,374 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 45,296 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 45,496 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 45,034 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 44,260 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 41,559 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 38,795 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 37,952 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 32,933 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 30,265 miles

both front tyres cracking on shoulder

Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,159 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,937 miles

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,695 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 29,297 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 28,456 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 27,570 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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Y451 LGX is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y451 LGX, 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 Y451 LGX registered?

Y451 LGX is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y451 LGX safe to buy?

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