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JAZ 555

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

18,224 mi
Last recorded18,224 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 555
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 18,224 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose ratting coming from inside CAT but passed emissions (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 17,891 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 17,215 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 20 Jan 2023 17,210 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 17,178 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 17,150 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 11 Jul 2019 17,005 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 16,585 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 16,271 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 15,813 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 15,813 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 15,192 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 14,464 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 13,988 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 13,388 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 12,603 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 11,583 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 10,995 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 10,356 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 9,630 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 9,056 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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JAZ 555 is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 JAZ 555, 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

How do I check the history of JAZ 555?

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What year was JAZ 555 registered?

JAZ 555 is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is JAZ 555 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 555 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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