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M155 AET

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,886 mi
Last recorded15,886 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 AET
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 15,886 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 15,792 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 15,792 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 15,652 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 15,024 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 14,640 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 14,386 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 14,302 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 13,874 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 13,251 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 12,613 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 11,217 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 11,217 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 10,454 miles

Drivers seat has slight play in seat runner

Fail 2 Mar 2015 10,454 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Drivers seat has slight play in seat runner

Pass 11 Mar 2014 8,518 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 8,495 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 7,908 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 6,751 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 4,868 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 3,253 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 2,648 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 2,624 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 2,598 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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M155 AET is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M155 AET, 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 M155 AET registered?

M155 AET is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is M155 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for M155 AET shows 24 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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