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M5 CKW

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

118,047 mi
Last recorded118,047 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 CKW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 118,047 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 118,003 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 117,030 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 116,834 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 116,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 116,057 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 115,974 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead bent slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 115,801 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 115,801 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 115,576 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 115,272 miles

rear brake pads close to warning wire

Pass 13 Jun 2016 113,869 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres bald on inner edges and nearly through to the cords

Pass 12 Jun 2015 111,150 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 108,106 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2013 105,993 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 May 2013 105,993 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 103,428 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cut on face

Fail 31 May 2012 103,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cut on face

Pass 25 May 2011 99,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 96,146 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in n/s/f seat runners

Pass 13 May 2009 93,200 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 90,366 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 90,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 87,911 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 85,438 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 83,202 miles
Fail 16 May 2005 82,689 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

O/s & n/s rear tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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M5 CKW is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 M5 CKW, 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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M5 CKW is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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