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B2 EEW

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

13,809 mi
Last recorded13,809 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 EEW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 13,809 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 13,725 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 13,687 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 13,530 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 13,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 13,112 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 12,924 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 12,857 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 12,798 miles

Covers fitted under vehicle

Scratches in zone A of windscreen

Fail 1 Jun 2011 12,798 miles

Covers fitted under vehicle

Scratches in zone A of windscreen

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 12,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

o/s/r and n/s/r outer axle beam mounting bushes worn

rear section of exhaust corroding

Fail 8 Jul 2010 12,707 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

o/s/r and n/s/r outer axle beam mounting bushes worn

rear section of exhaust corroding

Pass 2 Jun 2009 12,056 miles

catalyst rattling

Fail 2 Jun 2009 12,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

catalyst rattling

Pass 30 Apr 2007 11,344 miles

both rear and o/s front tyres have badly perished side walls

o/s hand brake operation is slow and the performance is low

the braking surface on all brake discs is rusting

Pass 6 Oct 2005 9,343 miles

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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B2 EEW is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black 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 B2 EEW, 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 B2 EEW registered?

B2 EEW is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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