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4717BSG

1996 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,089 mi
Last recorded88,089 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW Z3102,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4717BSG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2008 88,089 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Mar 2007 83,947 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 79,405 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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4717BSG is a 1996 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 102,613 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 4717BSG, 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 30 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 4717BSG registered?

4717BSG is a 1996 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 October 1996.

Is 4717BSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4717BSG shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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