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P163 GJK

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

123,864 mi
Last recorded123,864 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 GJK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2012 123,864 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front seat insecure

Fail 2 Apr 2012 123,862 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front seat insecure

Fail 2 Apr 2012 123,855 miles

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

advanced corrosion to most of exhaust system

blowing of rear exhaust box only just passed test

corrosion to front suspension

cracks in fuel cap seal

spare wheel loose but not insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2011 114,638 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 114,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

offside and n earside rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2010 104,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 87,419 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 59,103 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 58,218 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

wipers smeary

Fail 13 Feb 2006 41,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 41,780 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 41,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear wheel buckled on inner rim.

o/s and n/s front steering assemblies has slight play.

Fail 24 Oct 2005 36,947 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion to front brake discs

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

small amout of play in nearside steering rack

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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P163 GJK is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 P163 GJK, 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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P163 GJK is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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