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P284 JJU

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

78,159 mi
Last recorded78,159 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP284 JJU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 78,159 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 78,154 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 78,153 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 77,080 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 77,080 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 77,062 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 77,062 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 75,338 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 75,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 74,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front seat frame becoming worn . also n/s and o/s rear flexys cable tied to secure.

general corrosion around suspension mounts and brackets.

Fail 29 Jul 2016 74,948 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheated . (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front seat frame becoming worn . also n/s and o/s rear flexys cable tied to secure.

general corrosion around suspension mounts and brackets.

Pass 20 May 2015 72,218 miles

3. HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE: HAD TO PULL LEVER HARD TO MAKE READINGS.

4. RECOMMEND WAXOYL OF REAR AXLE.

5. REAR BRAKE FLEXIS (ONLY) SECURED WITH PLASTIC TIES.

6. ODOMETER DIFFICULT TO READ

Fail 19 May 2015 72,218 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1.COOLANT LOSS DURING EMISSIONS TEST APPEARS TO BE A SPLIT IN RADIATOR.

2. AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON...CLEARED CODE.

3. HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE: HAD TO PULL LEVER HARD TO MAKE READINGS.

4. RECOMMEND WAXOYL OF REAR AXLE.

5. REAR BRAKE FLEXIS (ONLY) SECURED WITH PLASTIC TIES.

6. ODOMETER DIFFICULT TO READ

Fail 28 Apr 2014 68,175 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 68,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 64,603 miles

Oil leak

view from rear window obscured

Fail 21 May 2013 64,603 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 61,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

drivers seat not totally secure

Fail 24 Apr 2012 61,861 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

drivers seat not totally secure

n/s/f door mirror insecure

Fail 25 Apr 2011 59,388 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2011 59,388 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 57,722 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 52,669 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm will shortly req attention

chip in front windscreen

o/s/r outer brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

rear brake pads appear worn

Fail 31 May 2008 52,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm will shortly req attention

chip in front windscreen

o/s/r outer brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

rear brake pads appear worn

Pass 11 Jun 2007 47,485 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 47,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

spliting in o/s/r axuel/subframe bus †nail in o/s/r tyre-3mm †service due ? †exhaust system nociy/rattly

Pass 30 May 2006 48,006 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jun 2005 43,826 miles

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

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

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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P284 JJU is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 P284 JJU, 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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P284 JJU is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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