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97 FN

2000 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,644 mi
Last recorded41,644 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Z370,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration97 FN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 41,644 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 41,530 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 41,447 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 41,446 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle running to poorly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed In cracks on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed In crack on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on

Pass 17 May 2013 41,419 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 41,419 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,847 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 40,341 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2009 34,811 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 33,812 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,378 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 31,214 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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97 FN is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 70,817 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 97 FN, 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 26 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 97 FN registered?

97 FN is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is 97 FN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 97 FN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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