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P160 ANJ

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,781 mi
Last recorded134,781 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 ANJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 134,781 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 134,781 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 134,569 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 134,241 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 133,987 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 133,987 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 133,423 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 133,423 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 132,840 miles

Rear tyres worn

Pass 6 Sep 2014 131,892 miles

Bothside front tyres worn on inside edge

Drive belt needs changing also possible pully

No match on emissions

Pass 12 Sep 2013 130,577 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 May 2012 127,120 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes showing wear

both rear trailing arms showing corrosion

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system in poor condition

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 20 Apr 2011 118,630 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 118,630 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 May 2010 109,583 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2010 109,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 101,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

noise from front of engine

Pass 18 Apr 2008 97,789 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust front pipe bracket slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2007 80,384 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2006 66,860 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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P160 ANJ is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P160 ANJ, 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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P160 ANJ is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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