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261 LUM

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,786 mi
Last recorded110,786 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration261 LUM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 110,786 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 108,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 107,420 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 107,420 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 103,480 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 97,240 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 97,073 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both front arm rear bushs splitting

middle exhaust got a rattle

rear disc poor rear pads low

Pass 8 Apr 2006 87,405 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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261 LUM is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 261 LUM, 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 261 LUM registered?

261 LUM is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 261 LUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 261 LUM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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