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IJI 3464

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,458 mi
Last recorded38,458 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIJI 3464
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 38,458 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 38,254 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 37,981 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 37,927 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 37,843 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 37,801 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 36,816 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 36,801 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 35,055 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 34,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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IJI 3464 is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 IJI 3464, 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 IJI 3464 registered?

IJI 3464 is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is IJI 3464 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IJI 3464 shows 10 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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