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A7 XWD

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,573 mi
Last recorded102,573 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 102,573 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 102,367 miles

Front and rear suspension components some surface rust

Pass 17 Aug 2017 102,309 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2017 102,273 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2016 101,193 miles

Front and rear suspension components some surface rust

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 100,545 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension components surface rust under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2014 99,729 miles

Nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 26 Jul 2014 99,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 22 May 2013 98,852 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 97,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 97,061 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 97,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 94,433 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 90,977 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 86,354 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 84,167 miles

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

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

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 XWD is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XWD, 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 XWD registered?

A7 XWD is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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