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OKZ 3900

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,314 mi
Last recorded53,314 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKZ 3900
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2020 53,314 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 51,772 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 50,486 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 49,402 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 47,688 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 45,405 miles

light rusting on front disc inner faces

rust/ corrosion back exhaust section

Pass 10 Apr 2014 43,563 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 42,447 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 40,296 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 37,854 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 36,614 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 35,146 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 33,627 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 30,835 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 25,132 miles

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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 3900 is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OKZ 3900, 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 3900 registered?

OKZ 3900 is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is OKZ 3900 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKZ 3900 shows 15 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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