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M11 NPE

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,305 mi
Last recorded39,305 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 NPE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 39,305 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 38,856 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 38,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 37,562 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing slight white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing slight white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/splits on outer shoulder and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod/steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 37,091 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 36,799 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 36,240 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 36,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2017
Pass 1 Jun 2016 35,024 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 34,087 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 31,868 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 31,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2011 30,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 30,252 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,363 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 28,170 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,738 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 24,879 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 24,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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M11 NPE is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M11 NPE, 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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M11 NPE is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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