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P192 JKB

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

59,110 mi
Last recorded59,110 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP192 JKB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 59,110 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 58,732 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 58,458 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 58,308 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 58,212 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 58,013 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 57,212 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 56,270 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 56,053 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 54,139 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 52,244 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 50,133 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 47,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 May 2012 46,602 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 45,907 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 43,953 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 42,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2009 42,413 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 39,725 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 37,644 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 34,181 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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P192 JKB is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 P192 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P192 JKB registered?

P192 JKB is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P192 JKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P192 JKB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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