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OKZ 6136

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,489 mi
Last recorded78,489 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKZ 6136
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 78,489 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 78,205 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 78,194 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 78,121 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 77,901 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 77,733 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 77,442 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 77,286 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 77,136 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 77,129 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 77,014 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 76,870 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 76,509 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 76,246 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 75,953 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 75,451 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 74,486 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 72,926 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 71,470 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 71,433 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 70,829 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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OKZ 6136 is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 6136, 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 6136 registered?

OKZ 6136 is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is OKZ 6136 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKZ 6136 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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