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B17 MSP

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,614 mi
Last recorded122,614 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 MSP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 122,614 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 122,187 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 122,150 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 118,679 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 117,118 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 115,206 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 109,948 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 107,017 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 107,149 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 92,635 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 92,629 miles

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 92,530 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake discs rusty all round

Pass 1 Jul 2009 87,993 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 87,681 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 76,821 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 76,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 76,706 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 75,105 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 69,403 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 65,529 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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B17 MSP is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 B17 MSP, 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 B17 MSP registered?

B17 MSP is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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