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L5 HLH

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,553 mi
Last recorded6,553 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 HLH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2019 6,553 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 6,483 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 6,363 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 6,274 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 6,138 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 5,973 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 5,559 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 5,333 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 5,141 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 4,967 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 4,729 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 4,484 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 4,174 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 3,874 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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L5 HLH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L5 HLH, 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 L5 HLH registered?

L5 HLH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is L5 HLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 HLH shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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