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OAZ 3266

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,890 mi
Last recorded82,890 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 3266
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2017 82,890 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in steering

Pass 15 Apr 2016 74,947 miles

slight wear evident in rear suspension bushes

Pass 15 Apr 2015 69,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 68,133 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 67,106 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 65,623 miles

Airbag light on.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 63,773 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f brake disc worn

n/s/r brake disc worn

o/s screen washer jet blocked supplies sufficient water

o/s/f brake disc worn

o/s/r brake disc worn

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2009 59,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 57,481 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 49,841 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 39,862 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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OAZ 3266 is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OAZ 3266, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OAZ 3266 registered?

OAZ 3266 is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is OAZ 3266 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAZ 3266 shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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