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NLZ 995

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

140,318 mi
Last recorded140,318 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLZ 995
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 140,318 miles

Both sills have slight corrosion

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 139,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes have a grease coating (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust back box outer skin split and corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 136,684 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 134,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 131,350 miles

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

all steel brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 2 Jul 2015 131,350 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

all steel brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 24 Apr 2014 125,281 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 125,281 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 122,072 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air bag lamp on

Fail 4 Mar 2013 122,072 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air bag lamp on

Pass 3 Feb 2012 116,470 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 116,470 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 112,784 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 112,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 107,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear wheel slightly distorted.n/s/front brake warning indicator wire broken.front and rear brake pads 60 percent worn.

Fail 21 Nov 2009 107,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear wheel slightly distorted.n/s/front brake warning indicator wire broken.front and rear brake pads 60 percent worn.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 101,945 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 101,945 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 96,319 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 88,494 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 88,494 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 81,684 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 81,684 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 995 is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 995, 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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NLZ 995 is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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