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LLH 1

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

66,903 mi
Last recorded66,903 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLH 1
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 66,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 66,567 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 65,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 65,548 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 65,112 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 May 2021 64,391 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 May 2020 64,296 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 62,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 62,668 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 59,209 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 59,200 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 34,993 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 54,992 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 52,463 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f, n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 52,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f, n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 50,974 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 50,974 miles

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,822 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2014 48,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,698 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2013 45,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 May 2012 42,922 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 42,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 41,779 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 41,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 40,256 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 37,830 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 May 2008 34,724 miles

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

high level brake light not all bulbs working

Fail 19 May 2008 34,724 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

high level brake light not all bulbs working

Pass 18 May 2007 30,465 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 27,012 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 27,012 miles

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

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

offside rear floor damaged

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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LLH 1 is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 LLH 1, 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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LLH 1 is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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