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J222 BRA

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,422 mi
Last recorded37,422 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 BRA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 37,422 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 37,422 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 36,756 miles

nearside front tyre cracked /perished - 2008 date stamped

o/s front tyre cracked/perished - 2009 date stamped

rear tyres cracked/perished - 2005 date stamped

Pass 13 Dec 2023 36,477 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 36,477 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19 inch wiper replaced. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 35,289 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 34,817 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 33,969 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 33,906 miles

General corrosion underside

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 33,883 miles

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

Rear Slight general corrosion underside

Fail 9 Jul 2018 33,841 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Slight general corrosion underside

Pass 14 Jun 2017 33,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Slight bind front brake

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 33,137 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 30,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 29,896 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front washer jets semi-blocked and require adjustment.

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 29,767 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

n/s/ handbrake cable outer casing split

rear brake disc pitted

Pass 22 Jun 2012 29,292 miles

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

Oil leak

front exhaust mount heavily corroded

n/s parking brake cable outer casing split

Pass 27 Jun 2011 28,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jun 2010 27,158 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 26,715 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 26,711 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 26,252 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 24,831 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 23,264 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 23,264 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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J222 BRA is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 J222 BRA, 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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J222 BRA is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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