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P228 HJB

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,506 mi
Last recorded124,506 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 HJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 124,506 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 124,475 miles
Fail 6 May 2024 124,457 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 123,955 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 123,669 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 121,994 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 121,946 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 121,140 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 104,838 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 94,961 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 94,898 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 85,269 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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P228 HJB is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P228 HJB, 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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What year was P228 HJB registered?

P228 HJB is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P228 HJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P228 HJB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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