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N111 LGS

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,287 mi
Last recorded109,287 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 LGS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 109,287 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 108,461 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 107,527 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise brake pad wear ind light on

advise underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 8 Aug 2022 107,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise brake pad wear ind light on

advise underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 26 Jul 2021 103,712 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE

BRAKE PAD WEAR LIGHT ON DASH

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 7 Aug 2020 102,468 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS/BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 10 May 2019 101,709 miles

SUSPENSION AND MOUNTING BEDS HEAVILY CORRODED.

Fail 3 May 2019 101,707 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

SUSPENSION AND MOUNTING BEDS HEAVILY CORRODED.

Pass 16 Nov 2017 100,601 miles

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY CORRODED.SILLS ALL JACK MOUNTS.POWER STEERING COOLER PIPES.

Fail 8 Nov 2017 100,559 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY CORRODED.SILLS ALL JACK MOUNTS.POWER STEERING COOLER PIPES.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 99,516 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output DAMP. (1.7.5a)

POWER STEERING COOLING PIPES RUSTED.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 98,270 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 97,425 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 97,421 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 96,562 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 96,562 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 95,326 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 93,598 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 91,005 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON.

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 90,999 miles

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

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

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

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON.

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 89,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 87,029 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 84,007 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 78,326 miles

Slight oil leak from diff.

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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N111 LGS is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N111 LGS, 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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N111 LGS is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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