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M19 RYU

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,628 mi
Last recorded76,628 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM19 RYU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 76,628 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2022 75,607 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 74,473 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 71,929 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 71,771 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 69,553 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 145,452 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 145,452 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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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M19 RYU is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M19 RYU, 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

How do I check the history of M19 RYU?

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What year was M19 RYU registered?

M19 RYU is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is M19 RYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M19 RYU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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