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NLZ 1763

1997 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,856 mi
Last recorded127,856 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLZ 1763
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 127,856 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 127,842 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to streering leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside 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))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2019 126,379 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

exhaust is corroded

slight corrosion on both rear outer sills

Pass 15 Jun 2018 125,594 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 124,246 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 123,015 miles

fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 121,773 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 120,438 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 120,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 118,810 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 118,810 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 118,789 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 116,649 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 116,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 105,664 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 99,700 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 94,185 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 91,682 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 91,679 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 91,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Metal brake pipes have corrosion

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 88,593 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 88,593 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 78,387 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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NLZ 1763 is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NLZ 1763, 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 NLZ 1763 registered?

NLZ 1763 is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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