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R497BLC
Year1997
0-60mph7.3 sec
FuelPetrol
Power193 BHP
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BMW 328I CONV

General information

Make BMW
Model Z3 328I CONV
Colour Silver
Year of manufacture 1997
Top speed 148 mph
0 - 60 mph 7.3 seconds
Gearbox 5 speed automatic

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 193 BHP
Max. torque 280 Nm at 3.950 rpm
Engine capacity 2.793 cc
Cylinders 6
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 18.2 mpg
Consumption extra urban 37.7 mpg
Consumption combined 27.2 mpg
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2022-01-08
Pictures 0
Listing price View report
source: cargurus.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-07-18
MOT pass rate
62 %
MOT passed 16
Failed MOT tests 10
Total advice items 54
Total items failed 29
MOT #26 2023-07-19 16:58
MOT test number 169600846826
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-07-18
Advice
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MOT #25 2021-12-06 10:00
MOT test number 813229119431
Result Passed
Advice
Interior mirror missing
Advice
Nearside Rear corrosion on the rear of vehicle but not near any suspension mounting or chassis
Advice
General corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components
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MOT #24 2021-11-23 15:09
MOT test number 214055968185
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fail
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Advice
Interior mirror missing
Advice
Nearside Rear corrosion on the rear of vehicle but not near any suspension mounting or chassis
Fail
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Advice
General corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components
MOT #23 2019-02-05 11:14
MOT test number 751720674360
Result Passed
MOT #22 2018-01-31 15:22
MOT test number 905953334641
Result Passed
Advice
Steering coupling has slight movement at rubber mount between rivets underside of vehicle
Advice
Rear coil springs corroded
Advice
Rear axle bush bonding breaking away from housing
Advice
Both rear lower suspension arms corroded
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MOT #21 2018-01-30 11:23
MOT test number 187674400683
Result Failed
Advice
Rear coil springs corroded
Fail
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Fail
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advice
Rear axle bush bonding breaking away from housing
Fail
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Both rear lower suspension arms corroded
Fail
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Fail
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Steering coupling has slight movement at rubber mount between rivets underside of vehicle
Fail
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
MOT #20 2017-02-15 09:32
MOT test number 112785870218
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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MOT #19 2017-01-06 09:34
MOT test number 661507858404
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Fail
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #18 2016-01-12 10:37
MOT test number 709599885930
Result Passed
MOT #17 2016-01-12 10:37
MOT test number 493540564983
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
MOT #16 2015-01-27 11:30
MOT test number 868127125097
Result Passed
MOT #15 2015-01-27 09:33
MOT test number 115427625449
Result Failed
Fail
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
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MOT #14 2014-02-03 12:19
MOT test number 138524534023
Result Passed
MOT #13 2014-01-30 08:56
MOT test number 757290834056
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
MOT #12 2013-02-01 17:21
MOT test number 259682333041
Result Passed
MOT #11 2013-02-01 12:53
MOT test number 945102133095
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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MOT #10 2012-01-14 16:01
MOT test number 256694812083
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Advice
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Notice
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Notice
Catalytic convertor shows signs of breaking up inside
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MOT #9 2012-01-14 12:39
MOT test number 266244512066
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Notice
Catalytic convertor shows signs of breaking up inside
Advice
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Advice
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Notice
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advice
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #8 2011-01-14 15:28
MOT test number 356284211073
Result Passed
MOT #7 2009-09-15 17:00
MOT test number 364568659288
Result Passed
Advice
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advice
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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MOT #6 2009-09-15 10:06
MOT test number 614098359229
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advice
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advice
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Fail
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advice
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
MOT #5 2008-09-17 15:52
MOT test number 983661568235
Result Passed
MOT #4 2007-10-09 14:31
MOT test number 994202287296
Result Passed
MOT #3 2006-06-22 13:06
MOT test number 153823576170
Result Passed
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MOT #2 2006-06-22 09:22
MOT test number 863393676159
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Fail
Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
MOT #1 2005-09-29 09:21
MOT test number 790422975205
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 August 2024
MOT Expires: 18 July 2024
Tax status 1 August 2024
Days left 98
MOT expiry date 18 July 2024
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 28
First mileage registration 1997-10-27
Last registration 2023-07-19
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Registration #1 1997-10-27 24 mi
Registration #2 2005-09-29 42.766 mi
Registration #3 2006-06-22 44.346 mi
Registration #4 2006-06-22 44.346 mi
Registration #5 2007-10-09 64.961 mi
Registration #6 2008-09-17 71.159 mi
Registration #7 2009-09-15 77.893 mi
Registration #8 2009-09-15 77.895 mi
Registration #9 2011-01-14 82.763 mi
Registration #10 2012-01-14 87.308 mi
Registration #11 2012-01-14 87.308 mi
Registration #12 2013-02-01 94.043 mi
Registration #13 2013-02-01 94.043 mi
Registration #14 2014-01-30 100.048 mi
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Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 2
Number of axles 2
Engine number 30691562

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