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R251 OMF

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

122,993 mi
Last recorded122,993 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 OMF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2023 122,993 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak, emissions excessively high at start of test, possible head gasket failure. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Coolant leak radiator pressurizing ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 120,129 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2021 120,119 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 112,235 miles

exhaust bracket

front tyre walls scuffed

rust on brake pipes

Pass 8 May 2018 111,268 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SCRUBBING ON OUTER EDGES

CENTER EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN BUT EXHAUST STILL SUPPORTED

N/S WASHER JET INOP

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak FROM FRONT, O/S AND SUMP AREA ()

Fail 8 May 2018 111,268 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES SCRUBBING ON OUTER EDGES

CENTER EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN BUT EXHAUST STILL SUPPORTED

N/S WASHER JET INOP

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak FROM FRONT, O/S AND SUMP AREA ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 107,951 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 107,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 104,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 104,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 102,036 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2015 102,022 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 98,507 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 94,870 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 92,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 92,754 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 88,824 miles

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre badly perished inside wall

Pass 24 Oct 2009 83,724 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres on wear bars

Pass 23 Oct 2008 80,886 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 80,886 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 78,179 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 70,007 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 70,007 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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R251 OMF is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R251 OMF, 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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R251 OMF is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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