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A12 USY

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,870 mi
Last recorded87,870 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 USY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 87,870 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

body / sills slight corrossion

Pass 1 Jul 2019 85,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust noisy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

body / sills x 2 slight corrosion

brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2019 85,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust noisy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

body / sills x 2 slight corrosion

brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 82,546 miles

Drivers seat has very slight movement

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material attached to rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material attached to rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

undertray fitted all over

windscreen has stickers- not effecting drivers view of road

Fail 21 Jun 2018 82,538 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 78,734 miles

All weel rims bigger than the tyres

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rearmost (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rearmost (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 75,086 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorating

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush ball joint and rearmost (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rearmost (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 73,012 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 72,623 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 72,103 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 71,371 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 69,710 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 68,475 miles

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

o/s handbrake slow to operate

Pass 22 Aug 2007 66,984 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 64,247 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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A12 USY is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A12 USY, 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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A12 USY is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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