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N7 OTB

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,143 mi
Last recorded142,143 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 OTB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 142,143 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 142,143 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 137,820 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 137,818 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 132,737 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 132,287 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 129,417 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 128,157 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 126,949 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 125,492 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

dry on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 18 Oct 2011 118,016 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 117,861 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 113,046 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 113,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 106,202 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 106,202 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 98,072 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 98,072 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 87,899 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 87,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 76,037 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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N7 OTB is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N7 OTB, 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 N7 OTB registered?

N7 OTB is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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