2001 BMW Z3 2.2L Petrol · LG51 MVX
2001 BMW Z3 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 139,831 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,831 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG51 MVX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 139,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG51 MVX 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 (LG51 MVX) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LG51 MVX Mileage History
- 26/06/2023135,005 mi
- 18/06/2024135,395 mi+390 mi
- 16/07/2025137,693 mi+2,298 mi
- 08/07/2026139,831 mi+2,138 mi
- 08/07/2026139,831 mi
Average of roughly 1,591 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: Average
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- Cooling System FailureSerious
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