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L9 NMB

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,021 mi
Last recorded39,021 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 NMB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2021 39,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

internal noise from exhaust system

Pass 23 Nov 2020 39,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

internal noise from exhaust system

Pass 3 May 2019 38,626 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 38,026 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 36,724 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 36,386 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 35,631 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust blow evident

slight movement evident in nearside and offside front lower (rubber mounted)ball joints

Pass 2 Feb 2010 34,429 miles

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

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

slight movement evident in nearside and offside front lower(rubber mounted)ball joints

Pass 28 Jan 2009 33,253 miles

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

offside rear tyre low tread

Pass 21 Jan 2008 32,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre low tread

slight movement evident in nearside and offside front lower(rubber mounted) ball joints

Pass 15 Jan 2007 31,189 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 29,257 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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L9 NMB is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L9 NMB, 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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L9 NMB is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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