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L7 HLR

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,163 mi
Last recorded83,163 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 HLR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 83,163 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 83,095 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 83,004 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 82,863 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 82,500 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 82,324 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 82,324 miles

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

Rear Body component insecure spoiler (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 81,362 miles

Under side of vehicle has age related corrosion.

Pass 25 May 2017 80,212 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 80,212 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 79,712 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on side wall

Pass 1 Apr 2015 78,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 77,378 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 77,378 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 76,484 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 76,418 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 76,158 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 72,970 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 69,022 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2008 65,982 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 May 2007 62,064 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 57,804 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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L7 HLR is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L7 HLR, 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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What year was L7 HLR registered?

L7 HLR is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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