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A13 LVK

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,280 mi
Last recorded59,280 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 LVK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 59,280 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 59,280 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 59,010 miles

FUEL TANK STRAP CORRODED

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

REAR SUYSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

THE UNDERSIDE OF THIS VEHICLE IS CORRODED

Fail 23 Oct 2017 59,010 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

FUEL TANK STRAP CORRODED

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

REAR SUYSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

THE UNDERSIDE OF THIS VEHICLE IS CORRODED

Pass 22 Nov 2016 58,591 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

Pass 19 Oct 2015 57,794 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 5 Nov 2014 54,392 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2014 54,382 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 50,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 45,952 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)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2012 45,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 41,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre Sidewalls Perished Front Tyre Sidewalls Perished

Fail 21 Sep 2011 41,960 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre Sidewalls Perished Front Tyre Sidewalls Perished

Pass 15 Sep 2010 38,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,980 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2008 33,637 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 33,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2007 30,129 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 25,944 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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A13 LVK is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 A13 LVK, 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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A13 LVK is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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