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L50 ELN

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,842 mi
Last recorded92,842 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 ELN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 92,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 90,867 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 90,867 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 88,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2017 86,322 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 86,322 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2016 84,449 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2015 81,017 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 76,990 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 75,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2012 72,631 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 70,212 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 69,127 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 67,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 64,843 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 61,756 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 61,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 57,011 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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L50 ELN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 76,857 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 L50 ELN, 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 28 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 L50 ELN registered?

L50 ELN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is L50 ELN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L50 ELN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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