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A12 LMH

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,885 mi
Last recorded85,885 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 LMH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 85,885 miles

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 85,884 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust corroding and leaking slightly

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 84,203 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 25 Jun 2024 84,177 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front brake imbalance detected requires further investigation

Nail in Nearside rear tyre ( punctured ) + worn to 2mm

Offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 8 Jun 2023 80,782 miles

Exhaust corroding

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 77,259 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 77,214 miles

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 74,247 miles

Movement in drivers seat frame

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 72,043 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight movement on drivers seat frame

Trays fitted restricting view to components

Pass 26 Jun 2019 69,611 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in places (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust corroding

rear brake pads getting low

rusting in places on suspension

slight movement on drivers seat frame

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2018 66,499 miles

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

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated-rear brake hose ferrules corroding

movement on drivers seat runner

rear pads getting low

Pass 3 Jul 2017 63,395 miles

rear pads starting to get low

rusting on suspension

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion starting in places on brake pipes

slight movement on drivers seat runners

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 59,710 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres slightly agecracked

movement on drivers seat frame

Pass 11 Jun 2015 56,852 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyre treads around 3mm

o/s number plate lamp cover missing

rear tyre treads getting low-uneven wear n/s/r

slight movement on drivers seat frame

Pass 25 Jun 2014 53,626 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover missing off o/s number plate lamp

wear/movement on seat runners

Pass 28 Jun 2013 50,790 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2013 50,790 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,908 miles

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

brake pipes starting to corrode in places

exhaust bracket loose

movement on drivers seat on runners

o/s number plate lamp glass missing

Pass 27 Jun 2011 44,495 miles

exhaust bracket corroding

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 25 Jun 2010 42,550 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 42,250 miles

movement in seat runners

number plate lamp cover missing

Pass 24 Jun 2008 41,982 miles

number plate lamp cover missing

slight runout on front brakes

Fail 24 Jun 2008 41,982 miles

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

number plate lamp cover missing

slight runout on front brakes

Pass 28 Jun 2007 41,298 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight runout on front brakes

Pass 28 Jun 2006 40,763 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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A12 LMH is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A12 LMH, 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 A12 LMH registered?

A12 LMH is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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