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506 MOT

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,359 mi
Last recorded47,359 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration506 MOT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 47,359 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 46,619 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 46,376 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 45,908 miles

emissions tested to post 1975 standards due to being a kit car

Pass 31 Mar 2021 45,508 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 44,087 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 44,087 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 43,334 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2017 43,334 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,334 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 43,334 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 41,183 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 41,136 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 40,156 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 40,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 39,307 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 38,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 37,339 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 36,216 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 34,963 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 33,780 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside tyre worn to inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,603 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 31,602 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

one high level brake light not working

Pass 28 Sep 2005 27,826 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 27,826 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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506 MOT is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 506 MOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 506 MOT registered?

506 MOT is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is 506 MOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 506 MOT shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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