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J40 DNM

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,053 mi
Last recorded75,053 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 DNM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 75,053 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear & n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 72,329 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 72,327 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 72,129 miles

Front General suspension components corroded

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear General components corroded

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 72,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged bolts insecure (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged bolts insecure (2.4.G.4a)

Front General suspension components corroded

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear General components corroded

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 71,609 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2014 71,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 70,339 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 68,970 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 66,647 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 64,599 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 59,806 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 56,447 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 56,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 52,592 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 47,486 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 47,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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J40 DNM is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1997 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 83,222 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J40 DNM, 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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J40 DNM is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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