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L66 DSN

1997 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,959 mi
Last recorded96,959 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL66 DSN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 96,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body covered in underseal

Pass 4 Aug 2025 96,465 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill cover plate corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 94,823 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 94,767 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 91,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 91,969 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 90,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 88,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 88,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from minterior mirror in peripheral vision

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 85,621 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 85,584 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 82,798 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 79,231 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 76,258 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 73,825 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 71,086 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 71,086 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 69,445 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 68,148 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 66,237 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 64,644 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 62,872 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 59,939 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 57,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 55,532 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2006 55,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L66 DSN is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L66 DSN, 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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L66 DSN is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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