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M5 VGO

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,725 mi
Last recorded63,725 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 VGO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 63,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

axle beam bushes deteriorated

Fail 6 Dec 2025 63,720 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

axle beam bushes deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2024 63,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 63,277 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 62,932 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 62,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 62,021 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Nov 2020 61,417 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all flexi brake hoses slightly perished

brake discs slight pitting,corrossion

brake pipes slight corrosion

rear shock absorber top mounts weak

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2020 61,409 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all flexi brake hoses slightly perished

brake discs slight pitting,corrossion

brake pipes slight corrosion

rear shock absorber top mounts weak

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2019 61,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 61,055 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 60,271 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 59,562 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 58,651 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 57,857 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 56,927 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 56,924 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 55,935 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 54,509 miles

front anti roll bar link joints weak

front brake pads thin

Fail 23 Nov 2012 54,509 miles

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

front anti roll bar link joints weak

front brake pads thin

Pass 23 Nov 2011 53,794 miles

offside steering rack inner joint slight wear

Fail 19 Nov 2010 52,599 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front anti roll bar link joints weak

front brake pads low

Pass 19 Nov 2010 52,599 miles

front anti roll bar link joints weak

front brake pads low

Pass 19 Nov 2009 50,878 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front lower suspension joint bushes slightly weak

rear shock absorber top mounts slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2008 48,683 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

front suspension ball joint bushes slightly weak

Fail 21 Nov 2008 48,683 miles

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

front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

front suspension ball joint bushes slightly weak

Pass 16 Nov 2007 45,898 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 37,836 miles

advise handbrake adjustment

both front top strut mounts rubber slightly parting

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 VGO is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VGO, 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 VGO is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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