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LCZ 5815

1997 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,571 mi
Last recorded138,571 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCZ 5815
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 138,571 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 138,007 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 136,456 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 134,852 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 134,852 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 133,639 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 132,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 126,965 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 122,468 miles

Both wipers slightly split but still clear the screen

Slight oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2017 166,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both wipers slightly split but still clear the screen

Slight oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2016 120,154 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 119,687 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 119,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 119,353 miles

front exhaust support from exhaust to gearbox corroded

handbrake reading on nearside rear slightly low

Pass 4 Jul 2011 115,301 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 109,359 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2009 107,114 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 105,742 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 105,742 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 103,110 miles

1 of several centre brake light bulbs not working

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight for/aft movement on seats

Pass 10 Jul 2006 100,308 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 100,308 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LCZ 5815 is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LCZ 5815, 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 LCZ 5815 registered?

LCZ 5815 is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is LCZ 5815 safe to buy?

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