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JIJ 347

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

78,279 mi
Last recorded78,279 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIJ 347
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 78,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 78,274 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 77,485 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 76,852 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 76,852 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 76,134 miles

N/S and O/S Outer bolt on sill covers corroded,.

Pass 8 Nov 2021 75,435 miles

Offside Front Outer Bolt on sill corroded.

Pass 3 Nov 2020 74,730 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 74,095 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 73,326 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2017 72,575 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 72,082 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 72,082 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 71,117 miles

corrosion on suspension components etc

Pass 29 Oct 2014 70,213 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 70,188 miles

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

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

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

some genral corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2013 69,551 miles

car has genral carrosion on suspension parts

Fail 23 Oct 2013 69,651 miles

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

car has genral carrosion on suspension parts

Pass 26 Oct 2012 69,807 miles

off side front washer jet poor

off side rear brake pipe corrodeing

rear brake pads low

Fail 25 Oct 2011 68,612 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pads worn low

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 68,612 miles

rear brake pads worn low

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2010 68,102 miles

air bag light on

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 26 Oct 2010 68,102 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 22 Oct 2009 67,295 miles

air bag light on

Fail 22 Oct 2009 67,295 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

air bag light on

Pass 20 Oct 2008 66,208 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2007 65,449 miles

washers weak

exhaust brackets corroded

rear brake pads look low

Pass 27 Oct 2006 64,302 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2006 64,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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JIJ 347 is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JIJ 347, 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 JIJ 347 registered?

JIJ 347 is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is JIJ 347 safe to buy?

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