MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,679 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L1 VLK is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 83,222 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 L1 VLK, 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 29 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L1 VLK registered?
L1 VLK is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 April 1997.
Is L1 VLK safe to buy?
The MOT history for L1 VLK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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