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MJZ 3846

1997 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,518 mi
Last recorded96,518 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJZ 3846
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 96,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear sub frame mount slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 96,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and offside rear tyres cracked, cords not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 96,063 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (at jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake performance just met (off-side low

Pass 4 Jun 2020 95,659 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 95,626 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 95,375 miles

front and rear brake balance just passed, advise attention

Pass 30 Jul 2015 95,015 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 94,868 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 94,571 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 94,140 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 94,140 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 94,031 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 94,008 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 93,758 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 91,015 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 87,667 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 87,666 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front no plate cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2006 80,415 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2006 80,415 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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MJZ 3846 is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MJZ 3846, 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 MJZ 3846 registered?

MJZ 3846 is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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