1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · A10 LFT
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 93,778 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,778 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A10 LFT Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/01/2022
- 93,778 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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A10 LFT MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (A10 LFT) between January 2022 and January 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 January 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Boot Floor TearingSerious
The single rear differential ear mount applies high twisting torque directly to the thin boot floor crossmember. Spot welds pop and the sheet metal tears away, presenting a severe structural failure risk.
- Cooling System FailureSerious
Sharing E36 architecture, the M43, M44, M52, and M54 engines are prone to plastic radiator neck breakage, thermostat housing warping, and plastic water pump impeller detachment, leading to rapid overheating.
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