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P177 JMD

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,415 mi
Last recorded123,415 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP177 JMD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2020 123,415 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 114,408 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 107,202 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 107,192 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 107,056 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 105,972 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 5 Apr 2014 104,872 miles

possible noisy wheel bearing on nearside front

Pass 12 Mar 2013 104,113 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 102,519 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2012 102,519 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2011 100,670 miles

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

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

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 23 Apr 2010 95,764 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 93,062 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 89,027 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 89,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 84,497 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 80,166 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 80,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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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P177 JMD is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P177 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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P177 JMD is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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