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A7 GVV

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

168,074 mi
Last recorded168,074 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 GVV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 168,074 miles

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

o/s washer jet not working

Pass 6 Sep 2024 166,886 miles

front head lights deteriorated

under trays and sill trims fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2024 166,886 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

front head lights deteriorated

under trays and sill trims fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2023 165,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush splitting out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

advise front brakes imbalanced 28% on initial application

advise front exhaust pipe bracket bolt snapped

Fail 4 Sep 2023 165,169 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush splitting out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

advise front brakes imbalanced 28% on initial application

advise front exhaust pipe bracket bolt snapped

Pass 8 Sep 2022 163,523 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 163,523 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 163,402 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 158,820 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 158,819 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 156,071 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 155,085 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2019 155,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 154,041 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 154,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 152,119 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 151,879 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 149,972 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 149,971 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 148,816 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 145,705 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 144,983 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 144,983 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 144,282 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

fuel tank loose within its brackets possible rubber spacers missing

Pass 4 May 2006 138,361 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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A7 GVV is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A7 GVV, 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 A7 GVV registered?

A7 GVV is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is A7 GVV safe to buy?

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