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JJZ 3902

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,108 mi
Last recorded152,108 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJZ 3902
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 152,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 152,108 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 151,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear diff oil leaking

rear suspension arms, mountings and components corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2019 151,053 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear diff oil leaking

rear suspension arms, mountings and components corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 150,976 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 146,636 miles

General corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2016 147,345 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 144,169 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both rear tyres low and worn on edges

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 143,080 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 141,406 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 138,848 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 138,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 132,584 miles

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

back box exhaust rubber

n.s.r metal brake pipe

o.s.r metal brake pipe

Pass 13 Mar 2010 127,259 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 120,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 120,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 108,902 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 108,896 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

windscreen chipped, fuel cap seal perashing, multi guards fitted, oil wetness at o/s rack boot, o/s rear metal brake pipe rusty, outer hand brake cables braken, spare wheel well loose, play in n/s front ball joint

Pass 17 Jul 2006 104,230 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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JJZ 3902 is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JJZ 3902, 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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JJZ 3902 is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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