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N5 GRA

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

13,181 mi
Last recorded13,181 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 GRA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 13,181 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 13,072 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 12,990 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 12,878 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 12,725 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 12,605 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 12,600 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Has excessive free play (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All Tyres, Cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2019 12,485 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 12,268 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 12,172 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 11,973 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 11,809 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 2 May 2014 11,651 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 30 Apr 2013 11,496 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 11,233 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 10,995 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 10,740 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 10,536 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 10,296 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 10,064 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 9,726 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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N5 GRA is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 N5 GRA, 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 N5 GRA registered?

N5 GRA is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is N5 GRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 GRA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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