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LVG 664B

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVG 664B
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024
Pass 27 May 2023 1,911 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 1,311 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 1,275 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021
Pass 7 Oct 2019 85,235 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 84,031 miles

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

O/S/R tyre has a slight bulge in inner sidewall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 84,031 miles

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

O/S/R tyre has a slight bulge in inner sidewall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 84,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 83,392 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

slight noise on nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Sep 2010 71,811 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 59,508 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 59,508 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 41,244 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 33,402 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 28,321 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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LVG 664B is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LVG 664B, 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 LVG 664B registered?

LVG 664B is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is LVG 664B safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVG 664B shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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