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97 AKB

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,277 mi
Last recorded62,277 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration97 AKB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2025 62,277 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 62,264 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 62,142 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 61,768 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 61,634 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 61,629 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective x 2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 61,336 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 60,745 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 59,755 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 59,283 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 57,284 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 54,803 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 53,825 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 52,983 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 50,900 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 49,399 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 46,004 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 42,406 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 38,879 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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97 AKB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 76,857 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 97 AKB, 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 28 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 97 AKB registered?

97 AKB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is 97 AKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 97 AKB shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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