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ANZ 3664

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,810 mi
Last recorded172,810 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANZ 3664
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 172,810 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 172,810 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 165,100 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 155,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 146,014 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 146,005 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 142,339 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 139,405 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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ANZ 3664 is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ANZ 3664, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ANZ 3664 registered?

ANZ 3664 is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is ANZ 3664 safe to buy?

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