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L80 RAL

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

141,375 mi
Last recorded141,375 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 RAL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 141,375 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 140,376 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 138,841 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 138,545 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 138,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 137,500 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 135,821 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 134,938 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 132,321 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 124,321 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 122,983 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 114,513 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 114,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 109,228 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 107,034 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 101,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 90,716 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 79,278 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 71,200 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear 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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L80 RAL is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L80 RAL, 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 L80 RAL registered?

L80 RAL is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is L80 RAL safe to buy?

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