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J16 WET

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,194 mi
Last recorded86,194 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 WET
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 86,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all and hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 86,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all and hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 85,856 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 85,856 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 85,488 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 85,386 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 84,822 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 84,530 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 84,048 miles

all brake pipes and hoses greased preventing full inspection

Pass 26 Jun 2014 82,660 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner

Pass 21 Jun 2013 80,623 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 80,628 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 78,730 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 75,199 miles

Airbags light on.

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake discs worn.

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 72,725 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

high level stop lamp inopperative

odometer backlight has failed [unable to read mileage]

Pass 16 Oct 2007 67,889 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Dec 2006 63,796 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Fail 6 Dec 2006 63,796 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad warning light on

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 61,353 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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J16 WET is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J16 WET, 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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J16 WET is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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