1997 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · L9 NMB
1997 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 07 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 39,021 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,021 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L9 NMB Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2021
- 39,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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L9 NMB MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 BMW Z3 (L9 NMB) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for BMW Z3 (E36/7)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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