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YH51 LOJ

2001 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,401 mi
Last recorded91,401 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 LOJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 91,401 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 88,092 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 88,092 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 85,484 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 80,342 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 75,260 miles

nearside rear hand brake cable starting to split

Pass 24 Jan 2013 69,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 69,698 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 64,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs starting to corode on working surface.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 57,912 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 51,218 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 51,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 47,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front position lamp broken

Pass 19 Oct 2007 43,218 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 39,907 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 34,412 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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YH51 LOJ is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YH51 LOJ, 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 YH51 LOJ registered?

YH51 LOJ is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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The MOT history for YH51 LOJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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