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J55 JOP

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,666 mi
Last recorded89,666 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 JOP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 89,666 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear markers

Pass 15 Jun 2010 81,985 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 81,972 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 74,516 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 74,516 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 72,540 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 68,265 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 64,637 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 61,127 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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J55 JOP is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J55 JOP, 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 J55 JOP registered?

J55 JOP is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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