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N4 TFB

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,078 mi
Last recorded107,078 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 TFB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 107,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe union (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 104,220 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 104,220 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 101,893 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust is heavily corroded

engine has oil leak(s)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 101,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust is heavily corroded

engine has oil leak(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 99,764 miles

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

Oil leak

slightly corrossion to front and rear suspension

Fail 6 Jun 2014 99,752 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

slightly corrossion to front and rear suspension

Pass 4 Jun 2013 97,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 97,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2012 93,462 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 91,795 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 90,202 miles

Both front suspension arms lower rubber mounted ball joints slight movement

Both rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

Chassis brake pipe corroding

Nearside rear radius arm brake pipe corroding

Surface corrosion on outer surfaces of both front brake discs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 90,202 miles

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

Both front suspension arms lower rubber mounted ball joints slight movement

Both rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

Chassis brake pipe corroding

Nearside rear radius arm brake pipe corroding

Surface corrosion on outer surfaces of both front brake discs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 88,996 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2008 87,460 miles

slight play in front lower arm bush's

Pass 1 Aug 2007 84,451 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 75,910 miles

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

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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N4 TFB is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1997 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 83,222 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N4 TFB, 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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N4 TFB is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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