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N44 SMB

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,422 mi
Last recorded117,422 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN44 SMB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2015 117,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 117,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 115,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 114,234 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriated

Pass 22 Feb 2012 113,507 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 115,507 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 103,208 miles

brake pipes corroded. front tyres worn on inner edges. nearside front damper leaking. front brake discs scored.

Fail 22 Feb 2011 103,204 miles

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

brake pipes corroded. front tyres worn on inner edges. nearside front damper leaking. front brake discs scored.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 102,709 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Wear in steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2008 98,470 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 94,997 miles

Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 90,978 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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N44 SMB is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N44 SMB, 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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N44 SMB is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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