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J666 JTG

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,536 mi
Last recorded103,536 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 JTG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 103,536 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 103,536 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 101,131 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

warning light on dash

Pass 27 Feb 2024 99,106 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 99,106 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

secondary bonnett catch siezed

Pass 5 Oct 2022 96,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer sill overcover corroded at rear

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 95,271 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 93,829 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer skin corroded but not blowing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 91,933 miles

Coolant leak header side of radiator ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 90,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and both n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion on underside of vehicle as well as all steering braking and suspension components

prop shaft rubber mount slightly deteriorating

Fail 7 Sep 2018 90,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and both n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion on underside of vehicle as well as all steering braking and suspension components

prop shaft rubber mount slightly deteriorating

slight exhaust leak on cat and rear silencer

Pass 15 Sep 2017 88,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 88,710 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken ,systen still supported

Pass 10 Sep 2016 87,135 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 86,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 85,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 79,554 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 69,478 miles

rear inner tyre walls perishing

slight play in lower ball joints

condition of exhaust

Pass 28 May 2009 67,349 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 67,343 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2008 63,734 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2007 57,541 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 May 2006 54,525 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 54,525 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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J666 JTG is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J666 JTG, 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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J666 JTG is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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