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HOP 44W

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

44,664 mi
Last recorded44,664 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOP 44W
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 44,664 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2024 44,191 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 43,624 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 43,136 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear main axle carrier bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 42,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes covered in paint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 42,834 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 42,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes covered in paint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 42,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 41,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear and main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 40,984 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes covered in black paint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 40,944 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes covered in black paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 40,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe to flexi corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe to flexi corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 39,820 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perrishing

Pass 13 Jul 2015 39,321 miles

CAT Insides insecure

Slight corrosion on O/S/F brake pipe

Pass 26 Jul 2014 38,902 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perrishing

Fail 15 Jul 2014 38,869 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres cracking/perrishing

Pass 30 Jul 2013 38,354 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perrishing.

Front brake discs corroded round outer edge.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 37,908 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perrishing.

Front brake discs pitted round outer edges.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 37,908 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking/perrishing.

Front brake discs pitted round outer edges.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 37,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres cracking/perrishing.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 37,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres cracking/perrishing.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 36,239 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perrishing.

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 36,239 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perrishing.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 35,338 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 34,110 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 30,827 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 28,744 miles

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

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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HOP 44W is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HOP 44W, 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 HOP 44W registered?

HOP 44W is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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