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7 BWJ

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,399 mi
Last recorded74,399 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 BWJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 74,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 70,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 66,844 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 62,829 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Middle and rear exhaust silencer out skin corroded but not leaking

Fail 11 Aug 2022 62,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Middle and rear exhaust silencer out skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2021 58,967 miles

Nearside Rear Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury boot rams very rusty / weak (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury boot rams very rusty / weak (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 56,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 56,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 54,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all brakes corroded and worn

exhaust and metal mountings corroded

under body and suspension rust

Fail 25 Jul 2019 54,520 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all brakes corroded and worn

exhaust and metal mountings corroded

under body and suspension rust

Pass 10 Apr 2017 54,224 miles

all brake discs corroded and rear brake pads worn

exhaust and metal mountings corroded

n/ s front tyre inner side wall cracks

Pass 29 Oct 2015 52,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 49,124 miles

all brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

rear brake pads worn

Pass 22 Oct 2013 46,744 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 46,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 46,040 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 46,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,789 miles

front tyres cracking slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,147 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 43,864 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 43,162 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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7 BWJ is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 7 BWJ, 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 7 BWJ registered?

7 BWJ is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is 7 BWJ safe to buy?

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