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206 CUB

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,548 mi
Last recorded87,548 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration206 CUB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 87,548 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 87,451 miles

All Under Side And Suspension Components Have Excessive Surface Corrosion Not Effecting Structure

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Front Engine Mount Rubbers Perishing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fuel Cap Seal Cracking

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Cracking + Out Of Shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 87,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall Excessively Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All Under Side And Suspension Components Have Excessive Surface Corrosion Not Effecting Structure

Fuel Cap Seal Cracking

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Cracking + Out Of Shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 87,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhuast deteriated

Fail 24 Jun 2019 87,198 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Centre exhaust bracket corroded and broken, still secure

Headlamps starting to fade due to age

Pass 17 May 2018 86,276 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 85,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres perished with age

Pass 4 May 2016 85,225 miles

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

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

both front tyre split and perished with age

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 84,277 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 84,268 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 83,807 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 82,278 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 82,177 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 81,909 miles

front discs corroded

slight play at n/s mirror

slight play at o/s/f bush

Fail 1 Aug 2011 81,909 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

slight play at n/s mirror

slight play at o/s/f bush

front discs corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2010 80,800 miles

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

exhaust been damaged rear bent out of shape, car has bumped something

Pass 5 Jul 2010 80,800 miles

exhaust been damaged rear bent out of shape, car has bumped something

Pass 25 Jun 2009 79,316 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 79,316 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 78,102 miles

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres wearing low

front inner brake pads wearing low

wiring to rear brake pads broken off pads

Fail 4 Jul 2008 78,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres wearing low

front inner brake pads wearing low

wiring to rear brake pads broken off pads

Pass 7 Sep 2006 70,592 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 65,572 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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206 CUB is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 206 CUB, 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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206 CUB is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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