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801 BGF

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

64,289 mi
Last recorded64,289 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration801 BGF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 64,289 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 63,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 62,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 61,838 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 61,220 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 60,502 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 59,428 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 58,175 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 58,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 55,098 miles

Both front tyres slight cracking

Fail 27 Oct 2017 55,098 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres slight cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2016 52,319 miles

Both front tyres slight cracking

Fail 28 Oct 2016 52,319 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Both front tyres slight cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2015 50,588 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 49,733 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 48,686 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 48,686 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,222 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 44,986 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 41,771 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 40,130 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 38,419 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 33,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front ball joints and front suspension arm bushes slightly split.

Fail 12 Sep 2007 33,571 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front ball joints and front suspension arm bushes slightly split.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 30,647 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 28,819 miles

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

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

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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801 BGF is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 801 BGF, 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 801 BGF registered?

801 BGF is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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