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L70 WTW

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

38,356 mi
Last recorded38,356 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 WTW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 38,356 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 37,366 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 37,360 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 37,346 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 37,331 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 37,324 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 37,320 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 37,265 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 37,260 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 37,248 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 37,228 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 37,205 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 37,152 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 37,085 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,016 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 36,158 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 36,156 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 35,837 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 35,198 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 34,566 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 33,901 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 WTW is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 L70 WTW, 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 L70 WTW registered?

L70 WTW is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L70 WTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L70 WTW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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