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ALZ 3567

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,301 mi
Last recorded23,301 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 3567
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 23,301 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 23,299 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 22,955 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 22,940 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))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 22,578 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 22,189 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 22,178 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 21,617 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 21,601 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 21,339 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 20,659 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 20,238 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 19,805 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 19,305 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 19,273 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 18,994 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 18,584 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 18,308 miles

front tyre valves perishing

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2012 17,739 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,184 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 16,639 miles

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

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

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

all road tyres aged/perished advise consider replacmens fitted due to age and condition

Pass 25 Apr 2009 16,065 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2008 15,809 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 14,960 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 14,354 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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ALZ 3567 is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc 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 ALZ 3567, 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 ALZ 3567 registered?

ALZ 3567 is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is ALZ 3567 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 3567 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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