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M1 NCG

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

67,997 mi
Last recorded67,997 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 NCG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 67,997 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 67,770 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 67,722 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 67,615 miles

Offside Front Washer Slightly Misaligned.

Pass 12 Feb 2022 67,518 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 66,837 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 66,502 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 66,304 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 66,092 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 65,788 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,671 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 56,125 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 56,113 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 51,180 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 49,835 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 49,096 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,470 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 46,739 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,267 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 44,020 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 42,545 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 40,645 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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M1 NCG is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 M1 NCG, 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 M1 NCG registered?

M1 NCG is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is M1 NCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 NCG shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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