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LEG 97F

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,649 mi
Last recorded26,649 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEG 97F
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 26,649 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 26,645 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 26,601 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 26,481 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 26,426 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 26,312 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 26,157 miles

Nearside Rear brake pad has been hot previously

Pass 21 Aug 2018 25,529 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake disc "bluing" from heat

Nearside Rear brake pad face brittle from heat

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 24,523 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 23,342 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 22,536 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 21,666 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 20,320 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 19,744 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 19,501 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Aug 2010 18,649 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 17,229 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 15,703 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 14,648 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 14,357 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 12,976 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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LEG 97F is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LEG 97F, 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 LEG 97F registered?

LEG 97F is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is LEG 97F safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEG 97F shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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