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J18 UMA

1997 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,562 mi
Last recorded43,562 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 UMA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 43,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides Inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides Inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 43,542 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 43,417 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 43,404 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 43,404 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 43,286 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Fail 2 Jun 2014 43,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 24 May 2013 42,844 miles

Offside door mirror has a temporary tape repair

Pass 8 Feb 2012 41,027 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 37,336 miles

front & rear brake disc's lightly corrode up (standing)

offside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth & walls & tread edges cracked & perishe up excessive !!!

Fail 7 Dec 2010 37,336 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front & rear brake disc's lightly corrode up (standing)

offside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth & walls & tread edges cracked & perishe up excessive !!!

Pass 20 May 2009 36,279 miles

air bag light staying on

bothside rear tyres worn to 3 mm. and perished

Fail 20 May 2009 36,279 miles

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

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

air bag light staying on

bothside rear tyres worn to 3 mm. and perished

Pass 3 Jun 2008 34,392 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 34,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake pads worn

Pass 29 May 2007 30,987 miles

both front tyres perished and nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2006 27,736 miles

nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth & side wall's cracked & perished up.

offside front tyre side wall;s cracked & perished up.

rear brake pad linning approx 95% worn low!!!!!!

Fail 1 Jun 2006 27,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth & side wall's cracked & perished up.

offside front tyre side wall;s cracked & perished up.

rear brake pad linning approx 95% worn low!!!!!!

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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J18 UMA is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J18 UMA, 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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J18 UMA is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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