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M16 CHU

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,052 mi
Last recorded118,052 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 CHU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 118,052 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes. ok at time of test. (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged both front to rear pipes slightly corroded ok at time of test. (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated very light perishing. ok at time of test. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak front of engine over steering rack. ok at time of test. ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 118,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported under bumper (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes. ok at time of test. (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged both front to rear pipes slightly corroded ok at time of test. (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated very light perishing. ok at time of test. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak front of engine over steering rack. ok at time of test. ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 116,744 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 109,307 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre have a nail

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 109,306 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre have a nail

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 107,428 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise center exhaust section rubber mount missing zip ties holding up exhaust

advise rear top shock absorber mounts showing signs of fatigue

advise slight seepage at top o/s strut seal

Fail 7 Nov 2014 107,062 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear light lens damaged but not showing any white light to the rear.

Pass 30 Nov 2013 104,963 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rubber door seal insecure

Fail 30 Nov 2013 104,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rubber door seal insecure

battery in boot space not secure

Pass 19 Nov 2012 101,012 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 100,687 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 96,920 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 96,870 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

centre exhaust bracket broken

damage to front number plate

offside front tyre worn to 3mm (225/50r16 92v)

oil leaks

Pass 16 Sep 2010 90,400 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 84,254 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 75,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 65,607 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 60,362 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 60,362 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag light stays on

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 CHU is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CHU, 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 CHU is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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