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M9 CNM

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,221 mi
Last recorded118,221 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 CNM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 118,221 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 112,680 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 112,302 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 109,184 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 109,156 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2009 104,931 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 104,096 miles

front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges close to legal limit

Pass 8 Nov 2007 95,746 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 93,219 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 93,219 miles

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

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

o/s rear brake grabbing

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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M9 CNM is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M9 CNM, 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 M9 CNM registered?

M9 CNM is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M9 CNM safe to buy?

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