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N50 MNS

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,741 mi
Last recorded90,741 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 MNS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 90,741 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 90,524 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 89,786 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 88,780 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 88,780 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 88,025 miles

both sills slighly corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 86,688 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 85,158 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 May 2013
Fail 21 May 2013

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 83,942 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 82,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 81,650 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 81,650 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 79,096 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 79,096 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 74,347 miles

exhaust rear box showing signs of corrosion

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

rear differential bush showing signs of separation

Fail 18 Feb 2008 74,347 miles

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

exhaust rear box showing signs of corrosion

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

rear differential bush showing signs of separation

Pass 20 Feb 2007 68,150 miles

both rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2006 62,415 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

differential mounting bush starting to separate

handbrake cables showing signs of wear

nearside windscreen washer poor

rear discs starting to corrode

rear nearside top shock absorber mounting showing signs of wear

Pass 16 Feb 2006 62,415 miles

differential mounting bush starting to separate

handbrake cables showing signs of wear

nearside windscreen washer poor

rear discs starting to corrode

rear nearside top shock absorber mounting showing signs of wear

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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N50 MNS is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N50 MNS, 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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N50 MNS is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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