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M31 AHD

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,513 mi
Last recorded57,513 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 AHD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 57,513 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced of sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 57,011 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 56,867 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear subframe mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 56,575 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides rear to floor mounting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 56,308 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 55,893 miles

slight movement in drivers seat

Fail 18 Sep 2020 55,893 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 28 Sep 2019 55,624 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 55,279 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 54,958 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016
Fail 17 Sep 2016

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 53,640 miles

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

all suspension parts corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2015 53,634 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

all suspension parts corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2010 53,468 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 53,458 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 May 2009 52,591 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 50,883 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 48,874 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 45,196 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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M31 AHD is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M31 AHD, 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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What year was M31 AHD registered?

M31 AHD is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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