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B12 HEB

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,704 mi
Last recorded37,704 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 HEB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 37,704 miles

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 3 Jun 2025 36,964 miles

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 22 May 2024 36,605 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 36,573 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 35,739 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 35,073 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 35,073 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 34,358 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 33,507 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 33,487 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 33,475 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 33,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2015 33,419 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 33,351 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 33,229 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 33,089 miles

both front tyres have slight cracking to the sidewalls

Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,931 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 32,741 miles

n/s/f sidelamp lens damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,576 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 32,369 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 32,145 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 31,831 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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B12 HEB is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B12 HEB, 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 B12 HEB registered?

B12 HEB is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is B12 HEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 HEB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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