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A18 GJW

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,196 mi
Last recorded40,196 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 GJW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 40,196 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 40,196 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 39,869 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 39,482 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 38,726 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 38,016 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 37,076 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 36,418 miles

rear axle carrier bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2016 35,536 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 34,862 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 34,552 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 33,785 miles

slight free play in steering system

Pass 5 Mar 2012 31,881 miles

slight free play in the steering system

Fail 5 Mar 2012 31,881 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight free play in the steering system

Pass 15 Feb 2011 30,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight free play in both front steering arms ball joints

Pass 16 Feb 2010 27,218 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 24,249 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 19,926 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 18,196 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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A18 GJW is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A18 GJW, 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 A18 GJW registered?

A18 GJW is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is A18 GJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 GJW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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