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N33 RWG

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,176 mi
Last recorded112,176 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN33 RWG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 112,176 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 112,176 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 100,664 miles

Engine oil leak

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 100,639 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flange (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Engine oil leak

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 94,022 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across lower arm (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 93,976 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across lower arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 93,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear diff housing bush is worn

Pass 31 Jan 2022 89,773 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake effort lower than o/s/r

Fail 31 Jan 2022 89,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear hand brake effort lower than o/s/r

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 82,960 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 80,648 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 77,248 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 76,758 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides along arms (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 75,926 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 75,926 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 75,299 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 74,460 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,460 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 73,685 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2012 72,154 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,825 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 62,124 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 56,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 48,853 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 42,399 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 35,797 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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N33 RWG is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N33 RWG, 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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What year was N33 RWG registered?

N33 RWG is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for N33 RWG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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