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MAZ 949

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,522 mi
Last recorded113,522 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 949
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 113,522 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 111,676 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 111,667 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 110,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 110,479 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 110,442 miles

All 4 rear brake flexy ferrules corroded

Both fuel tank straps corroded

Both lower ball joint boots perished

Exhaust system corroded

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

front brake discs in very poor condition

nearside rear lower suspension arm very badly corroded but not yet holed

offside rear lower suspension arm very badly corroded but not yet holed

slight play in nearside front track rod

Fail 7 Nov 2016 110,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust system corroded

Exhaust system corroded

All 4 rear brake flexy ferrules corroded

Both fuel tank straps corroded

Both lower ball joint boots perished

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

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

front brake discs in very poor condition

nearside rear lower suspension arm very badly corroded but not yet holed

offside rear lower suspension arm very badly corroded but not yet holed

rear brake discs in very poor condition

slight play in nearside front track rod

Pass 18 Feb 2015 109,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both seat runners worn

Fail 16 Feb 2015 109,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both seat runners worn

Pass 25 Nov 2014 107,242 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 107,241 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s washer jet inop

Pass 28 Nov 2013 100,043 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 100,042 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 93,196 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 93,194 miles

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

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

near side wash inop

Pass 24 Nov 2011 87,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 83,548 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 83,540 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 79,139 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 75,169 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 68,981 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 66,638 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 66,634 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 63,565 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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MAZ 949 is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MAZ 949, 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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What year was MAZ 949 registered?

MAZ 949 is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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