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M13 NJB

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,445 mi
Last recorded93,445 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 NJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 93,445 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 93,444 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 93,441 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower sill adjacent to subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both sill covers corroded

Small chip in screen

Pass 13 Sep 2018 92,723 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases In poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer sill cover corroding

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

Offside Outer sill cover corroding.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion around all jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Very small chip in screen

Pass 19 May 2017 90,621 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded signs of corrosion at all brake pipes at rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

corrosion around all four jacking points

corrosion to rear exhaust and has minor leak

sill covers holed and corroded

Fail 10 May 2017 90,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded signs of corrosion at all brake pipes at rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

corrosion around all four jacking points

corrosion to rear exhaust and has minor leak

sill covers holed and corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 89,810 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded and minor leak

signs of corrosion around all jacking points

Fail 13 Jun 2016 89,810 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust corroded and minor leak

signs of corrosion around all jacking points

Pass 4 Jun 2015 86,310 miles

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

rear section of exhaust corroded and minor leak

signs of corrosion at rear of both sills/jacking point area

Pass 9 Jun 2014 82,797 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2014 82,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 81,766 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

signs of corrosion at rear of o/s sill/jacking point area

Pass 21 May 2012 79,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 78,076 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 78,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 76,284 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 76,284 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 71,364 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 65,521 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 65,521 miles

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 May 2007 61,490 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 55,815 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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M13 NJB is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M13 NJB, 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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M13 NJB is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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