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P159 JMD

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

42,095 mi
Last recorded42,095 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 JMD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 42,095 miles

Exhaust mounting defective one mounting rubber broken pipe to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on pipe on lower arm (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning some in centre stop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 41,595 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 41,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on both rear pipes on rear arms (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and both rears perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 41,061 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer on pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on both rear pipes on rear arms (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and both rears perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 39,416 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 39,416 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 39,164 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 39,164 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 38,913 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 38,913 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 38,410 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 38,410 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 36,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 36,123 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 35,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 33,595 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 32,497 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 31,767 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 30,424 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 30,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 29,226 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 28,421 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2007 26,602 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 25,148 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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P159 JMD is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P159 JMD, 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 P159 JMD registered?

P159 JMD is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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