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B20 DGE

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

46,055 mi
Last recorded46,055 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 DGE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 46,055 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 46,036 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 46,008 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 45,926 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 45,822 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 45,574 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 45,572 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 44,651 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 43,984 miles

Front nearside and offside tyre slightly deteriorated

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear nearside and offside tyre slightly deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 43,411 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 43,257 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 43,239 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 43,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,298 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,926 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 39,535 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 38,594 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 38,582 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 37,758 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,703 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 36,701 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 34,889 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 34,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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B20 DGE is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 B20 DGE, 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 B20 DGE registered?

B20 DGE is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is B20 DGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 DGE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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