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L777 GEE

1996 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,928 mi
Last recorded52,928 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW Z3102,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL777 GEE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2010 52,928 miles

brake warning light on dash luminated

Fail 2 Jan 2010 52,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake warning light on dash luminated

Pass 11 Jun 2008 46,646 miles

Advise side light switch

Advise slight damage to front number plate

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

Pass 16 May 2007 39,992 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

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

Fail 15 May 2007 39,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 34,355 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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L777 GEE is a 1996 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 102,613 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L777 GEE, 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 30 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L777 GEE registered?

L777 GEE is a 1996 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is L777 GEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L777 GEE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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