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M90 NUT

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

207,384 mi
Last recorded207,384 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 NUT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2025 207,384 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 206,910 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 206,342 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 206,316 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 205,753 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 205,116 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 205,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Mar 2020 205,090 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear lower part of sill badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear sill badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 198,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe up to rear n/s flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 192,118 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 179,026 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 179,026 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 164,989 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 150,513 miles

Oil leak

all tyres worn on inside edge tracking check requiered

corrosion on nearside and offside wings and sills

offside support bracket corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2015 150,453 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

all tyres worn on inside edge tracking check requiered

corrosion on nearside and offside wings and sills

offside support bracket corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 142,830 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 142,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 136,723 miles

both rear brake pipes to rear calipers starting to corrode

Pass 5 Mar 2012 133,027 miles

exhaust mount broken but supported ok

Pass 9 Mar 2011 127,606 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 122,538 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 120,335 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 115,495 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 105,893 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 94,654 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 85,594 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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M90 NUT is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M90 NUT, 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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M90 NUT is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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