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L5 NLL

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,978 mi
Last recorded23,978 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 NLL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 23,978 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 23,942 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 23,585 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 23,566 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 23,436 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 22,613 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 21,772 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 21,264 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 19,995 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 19,127 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 17,228 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 14,804 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 14,699 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 14,089 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 14,089 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 13,412 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 12,588 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 11,774 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 10,650 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 9,932 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 9,063 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 8,667 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 NLL is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L5 NLL, 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

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What year was L5 NLL registered?

L5 NLL is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L5 NLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 NLL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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