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M3 FGN

1997 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,167 mi
Last recorded70,167 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 FGN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 70,167 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 70,013 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 69,558 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 68,910 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 68,554 miles

Front Near & Offside shock absorbers external casings corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 68,338 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 68,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 68,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 67,773 miles

o/s electric seat mechanism has slight play.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 66,692 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 66,689 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,936 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 63,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 63,284 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 62,040 miles

Oil leak at front of engine.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 58,379 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 53,895 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 53,839 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 51,214 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 48,753 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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M3 FGN is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M3 FGN, 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 M3 FGN registered?

M3 FGN is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M3 FGN safe to buy?

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