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P180 JKB

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,957 mi
Last recorded116,957 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP180 JKB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2022 116,957 miles

Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification springs lowered offside tyre rubbing inner wing on lock (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill and floor to sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn NEAR to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor to sill and sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play bell joint noisy and steering stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 114,615 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear some corrosion round jacking point

Pass 28 Feb 2018 112,111 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 109,929 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 107,159 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 104,629 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 102,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 99,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Some corrosion on power steering pipes

Some corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 21 Feb 2012 97,289 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 94,618 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode at rear

Pass 16 Feb 2010 92,410 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 89,889 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 87,780 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 87,779 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 87,704 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

mileometer display illumination inop

Pass 30 Aug 2006 81,281 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Aug 2006 81,278 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column flexible coupling excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P180 JKB is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P180 JKB, 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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P180 JKB is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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