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MVV 11V

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

39,552 mi
Last recorded39,552 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVV 11V
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 39,552 miles

os and ns outer sills corroding.

Fail 9 May 2023 39,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

os and ns outer sills corroding.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 39,510 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

os and ns outer sills corroding.

Fail 20 Apr 2022 39,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

os and ns outer sills corroding.

Pass 9 Nov 2020 39,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 39,192 miles

All suspension and steering components are corroded

Brake fluid discoloured

Drivers and passenger seat have slight movement in the runners

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has cracks (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded and perforated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 38,952 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes corroded, marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 38,850 miles

Driver and passenger seat has slight movement.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 38,673 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 38,350 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 38,052 miles

Nsr outer brake pad wearing close to limit.

Rear brake discs corroding.

Rear brake pipes corroding.(chalked)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 37,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2013 37,582 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2012 36,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres suface cracking in areas,and offside has 3.5mm tread depth in areas,and nearside has 2.5mm tread depth in areas

both rear brake discs corroded in areas

drivers seat has partial forwards and backwards movement in guide runners in set position,though secure at time of test

nearside rear tyre has 3.5mm tread depth in areas

offside rear tyre has 4mm tread depth in areas

passenger front seat has slight movement,though secure on test

Fail 3 Aug 2012 36,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres suface cracking in areas,and offside has 3.5mm tread depth in areas,and nearside has 2.5mm tread depth in areas

both rear brake discs corroded in areas

drivers seat has partial forwards and backwards movement in guide runners in set position,though secure at time of test

nearside rear tyre has 3.5mm tread depth in areas

offside rear tyre has 4mm tread depth in areas

passenger front seat has slight movement,though secure on test

Pass 4 Aug 2011 35,839 miles

both front tyres have shoulder wear,cracking and 3.5mm tread depth

both rear tyres worn inner shoulders

both sides rear brake discs corroding into braking surface,though not to excess

Pass 23 Jul 2010 34,712 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2009 34,065 miles

Front brake pads low

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

Rear brake discs slightly corodded

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2008 33,319 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 11 Jul 2007 32,180 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 30,733 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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MVV 11V is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MVV 11V, 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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MVV 11V is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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