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A7 OMC

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,231 mi
Last recorded74,231 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 OMC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 74,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 74,188 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 73,932 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 73,171 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 May 2018 73,171 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 69,948 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 67,796 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 65,433 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 61,310 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 59,182 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,628 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 57,628 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,643 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 51,565 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 48,608 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 48,514 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 45,588 miles

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Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 41,945 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 38,487 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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A7 OMC 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 84.2%.

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 A7 OMC, 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 A7 OMC registered?

A7 OMC is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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