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M19 NJM

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,106 mi
Last recorded88,106 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM19 NJM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 88,106 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 87,593 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 86,472 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 84,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 83,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 82,629 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 82,177 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 81,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 79,705 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 28 Aug 2014 79,705 miles

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 19 Aug 2013 77,193 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 73,990 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 12 Sep 2011 71,599 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 71,599 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 67,931 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 63,536 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 59,841 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 59,836 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 54,219 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 54,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 50,563 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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M19 NJM is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M19 NJM, 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 M19 NJM registered?

M19 NJM is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is M19 NJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M19 NJM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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