2001 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · DK51 LFS
2001 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 11 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 80,952 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DK51 LFS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2024
- 80,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DK51 LFS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW Z3 (DK51 LFS) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DK51 LFS Mileage History
- 31/08/202279,708 mi
- 31/08/202380,184 mi+476 mi
- 11/09/202380,241 mi+57 mi
- 28/08/202480,952 mi+711 mi
- 29/08/202480,952 mi
Average of roughly 623 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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