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M15 BUG

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

24,815 mi
Last recorded24,815 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 BUG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 24,815 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 24,802 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 24,798 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 24,794 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Drivers seat loose but not likely to come detached

Fuel tank strap corrosion

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under vehicle corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2021 24,786 miles

Fuel tank strap corrosion

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under vehicle corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2020 24,776 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 24,724 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

rear exhaust box leaking

Pass 16 May 2018 24,705 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 24,705 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 24,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perished.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall damaged.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 24,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Under-trays fitted.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres perished.

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 24,688 miles

Both front tyres have age cracks to tread.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Osr tyre has damage to sidewall.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers juddering , still clearing screen.

surface rust on underside of vechicle .

Pass 3 Jun 2014 24,672 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres perished.

Pass 14 May 2013 24,433 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 24,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 May 2012 24,420 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2011 24,324 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyrer cracked in tread

offside front tyrer cracked in tread

offside rear tyrer has been run flat (sidewall damaged)

Pass 10 May 2010 23,884 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 23,315 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 May 2009 23,315 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 22,740 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 21,925 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 20,706 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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M15 BUG is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M15 BUG, 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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M15 BUG is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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