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A11 BFO

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,156 mi
Last recorded117,156 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 BFO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 117,156 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 115,855 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 112,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 108,356 miles

rear tyres on limit nearside front shock absorber damp play in front ball joints

Fail 7 Jun 2007 108,356 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 95,280 miles

Exhaust is rattling inside front silencer.

N/s rear handbrake is lower than o/s & may require attention.

Rear exhaust is corroding.

Sill covers & undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection of some components.

Fail 3 Apr 2006 95,280 miles

Exhaust is rattling inside front silencer.

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

N/s rear handbrake is lower than o/s & may require attention.

Rear exhaust is corroding.

Sill covers & undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection of some components.

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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A11 BFO is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A11 BFO, 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 A11 BFO registered?

A11 BFO is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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