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L70 MSL

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,778 mi
Last recorded96,778 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 MSL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 96,778 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 99,770 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner side

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 96,760 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 96,125 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 95,845 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 90,141 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 90,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 89,820 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 88,777 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 86,989 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 86,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 79,440 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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L70 MSL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L70 MSL, 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.

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What year was L70 MSL registered?

L70 MSL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is L70 MSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L70 MSL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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