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R120 WGU

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,345 mi
Last recorded115,345 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 WGU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc
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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 115,345 miles

slight oil leak

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2022 115,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible bonnet does not open (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both metal outer sill covers are corroded and holed

entire underside of vehicle-all suspension components and sub frames are in an advanced state of corrosion

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2020 114,979 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 114,975 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 114,878 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 114,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 112,128 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 108,166 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 108,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 104,126 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 97,726 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 17 Dec 2014 97,709 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Jan 2014 97,096 miles

offside front tyre perished

Fail 6 Jan 2014 97,096 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 14 Dec 2012 96,363 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 95,289 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 94,583 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 94,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 90,507 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 90,403 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 87,413 miles

chassis and rear brake pipes corroding

windscreen damage/repair outside zone A

Fail 15 Jul 2008 87,393 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

chassis and rear brake pipes corroding

windscreen damage/repair outside zone A

Pass 8 May 2007 82,850 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 82,850 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 May 2006 80,437 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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R120 WGU is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R120 WGU, 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 R120 WGU registered?

R120 WGU is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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