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OKZ 3875

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,392 mi
Last recorded83,392 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKZ 3875
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 83,392 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 74,160 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 27 May 2014 74,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 67,149 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 57,583 miles

warning light on dash

Fail 9 May 2012 57,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

warning light on dash

Pass 4 May 2011 48,164 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 10 May 2010 43,650 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 40,270 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 38,483 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 38,483 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 34,468 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 29,175 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 29,175 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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OKZ 3875 is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 OKZ 3875, 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 OKZ 3875 registered?

OKZ 3875 is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is OKZ 3875 safe to buy?

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