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N1 BJL

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,964 mi
Last recorded123,964 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 BJL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 123,964 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 121,360 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 118,327 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 118,323 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 115,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 118,822 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 111,815 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 109,093 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2013 103,952 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 100,653 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 94,239 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 88,068 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 83,250 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 78,137 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 78,137 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 68,917 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 64,173 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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N1 BJL is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N1 BJL, 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 N1 BJL registered?

N1 BJL is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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