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250 SLM

1997 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,550 mi
Last recorded20,550 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration250 SLM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 20,550 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 20,480 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 20,328 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 20,312 miles

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

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

Rear nearside & offside tyres deteriorating

Fail 3 Nov 2015 20,312 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear nearside & offside tyres deteriorating

Pass 31 Mar 2014 20,208 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 19,804 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 19,672 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 109,404 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 19,404 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 28 May 2008 19,022 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 18,976 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 18,448 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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250 SLM is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 250 SLM, 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 250 SLM registered?

250 SLM is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is 250 SLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 250 SLM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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