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M40 RHU

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

41,458 mi
Last recorded41,458 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 RHU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 41,458 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 41,458 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2024 36,872 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rack end has slight play

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 33,853 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 31,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 30,791 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 30,432 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 29,948 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2019 29,948 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 29,191 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 28,781 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 27,503 miles

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

sliht play o/s/f steering arm

Pass 8 Mar 2014 26,332 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 25,464 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 24,860 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 23,917 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 23,067 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,732 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 21,652 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,034 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 19,111 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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M40 RHU 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 90.5%.

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 M40 RHU, 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 M40 RHU registered?

M40 RHU is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is M40 RHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M40 RHU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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