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ANN 4X

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,157 mi
Last recorded103,157 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANN 4X
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 103,157 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 102,412 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 101,671 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 100,977 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 100,130 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 99,378 miles

Offside Outer SILL CORODING

Fail 25 Jun 2021 99,378 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Outer SILL CORODING

Pass 10 Jun 2020 98,456 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 98,456 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 97,222 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 97,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 93,949 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 92,107 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 89,443 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 85,252 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 82,634 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 82,634 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 80,610 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 77,381 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 77,381 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 74,677 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 70,504 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 66,013 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 57,753 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2007 56,770 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 56,761 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 53,784 miles

nearside rear tyre low on inside edge

Fail 1 Mar 2006 53,747 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre low on inside edge

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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ANN 4X is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ANN 4X, 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 ANN 4X registered?

ANN 4X is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is ANN 4X safe to buy?

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