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L2 WYG

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,145 mi
Last recorded72,145 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 WYG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 May 2015 72,145 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 70,896 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 69,834 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 66,339 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 64,399 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 63,029 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 63,416 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 60,316 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 59,566 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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L2 WYG is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 L2 WYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L2 WYG?

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What year was L2 WYG registered?

L2 WYG is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is L2 WYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L2 WYG shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L2 WYG have outstanding finance?

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