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25 EL

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

15,812 mi
Last recorded15,812 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration25 EL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 15,812 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/r tyre cracking on outer wall

Oil leak

All brake hose ferrules rusty. Rear ferrules covered by protective rubber tube,

Corrosion to suspension arms.steering arms.Rear suspension cross member.Fuel tank straps. Lower part of front suspension struts

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake discs scored and corroaded

Fail 23 Jul 2012 15,812 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

All brake hose ferrules rusty. Rear ferrules covered by protective rubber tube,

Corrosion to suspension arms.steering arms.Rear suspension cross member.Fuel tank straps. Lower part of front suspension struts

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake discs scored and corroaded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/r tyre cracking on outer wall

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 15,796 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 15,796 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 15,790 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 15,787 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 15,759 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 15,738 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

advise front and rear brake discs worn advise unable to turn off wiperblades

Pass 11 Jun 2008 15,699 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 13,648 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 13,583 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/f tyres all cracking

Pass 22 May 2006 12,951 miles

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

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

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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25 EL is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 25 EL, 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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25 EL is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is 25 EL safe to buy?

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