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B1 ORK

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,769 mi
Last recorded44,769 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 ORK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 44,769 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both outer handbrake cables corroded and swollen (1.1.15 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust to gearbox mounting broken - system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounting rubbers splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 44,623 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 44,623 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 44,404 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 44,404 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 43,982 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front lower ball joint rubber cushions showing some movement

Pass 27 Aug 2015 43,889 miles

both front ball joints showing separation between bonding and cage

both handbrake cables outer sheathing splitting where clipped at fuel tank

Fail 27 Jun 2014 43,002 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 43,002 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 42,514 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front strut top mounts slightly split

slight lift in both front outer balljoints

Pass 20 Apr 2012 42,336 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 42,336 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 41,477 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 41,471 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 40,309 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 39,568 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 37,594 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 37,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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B1 ORK is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B1 ORK, 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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B1 ORK is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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