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JIB 6666

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,573 mi
Last recorded39,573 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIB 6666
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 39,573 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 38,975 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 38,639 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 37,487 miles

note: engine oil level low.

rear exhaust system corroded up & slightly blowing.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 36,549 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 36,549 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 36,005 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 35,089 miles

Engine has water leaks

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 35,089 miles

Engine has water leaks

Pass 7 Mar 2014 33,345 miles

both rear tyre tread 2mm

Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,603 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 31,602 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 29,666 miles

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 11 Jan 2012 29,666 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 27,133 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 24,146 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 24,146 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 21,757 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 18,321 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 16,727 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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JIB 6666 is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 JIB 6666, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JIB 6666 registered?

JIB 6666 is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is JIB 6666 safe to buy?

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