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L50 LMC

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

39,774 mi
Last recorded39,774 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 LMC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 39,774 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 May 2025 39,440 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 39,197 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 38,954 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 38,954 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 38,876 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all 4 tyres 10yrs old

Pass 11 May 2021 38,676 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 38,523 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 38,266 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank securing strap insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 38,099 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 37,682 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 36,374 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 35,915 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 34,494 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 34,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

1x fuel tank strap not located

n/s/rear tyre cracking on the sidewall

Pass 27 Jul 2012 33,856 miles

cuts in both rear and offside front tyres

Pass 6 Jul 2011 33,470 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 32,802 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 32,172 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 30,426 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 30,426 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 29,594 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 29,166 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 LMC is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L50 LMC, 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 L50 LMC registered?

L50 LMC is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is L50 LMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L50 LMC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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