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N25 OGT

1997 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

56,811 mi
Last recorded56,811 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN25 OGT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 56,811 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 56,802 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 56,743 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 56,609 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 56,603 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 56,586 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 56,584 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 56,467 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 56,427 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015

rear tyre worm inner edges

rear subfremedbushes starting too split

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 54,121 miles

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

both rear brake pipes coroding

Pass 9 Sep 2013 53,038 miles

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

O/S/R Brake slightly binding

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 51,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 51,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front pads 60% worn

Pass 24 Sep 2010 49,443 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,036 miles

O/S REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 1 Oct 2008 46,036 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 9 Aug 2007 44,651 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 42,727 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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N25 OGT is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N25 OGT, 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 N25 OGT registered?

N25 OGT is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is N25 OGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N25 OGT shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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