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M16 AHX

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,056 mi
Last recorded135,056 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 AHX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 135,056 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 135,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust up (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust up (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 130,503 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 127,766 miles

Vehicle structure has general corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2018 127,766 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure has general corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2017 125,967 miles

general corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2016 124,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2015 121,318 miles

centre stop lamp not working

nsr tyre close to the legal limit

Pass 12 Feb 2014 116,835 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 116,829 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 112,356 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 109,055 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 106,303 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 106,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 101,373 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 101,367 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 96,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 67,327 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 87,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 77,939 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 77,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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M16 AHX is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M16 AHX, 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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M16 AHX is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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