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P2 GJN

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,082 mi
Last recorded55,082 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 GJN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 55,082 miles

Exhaust corroding

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle bushes in poor condition

Fail 21 Jun 2019 55,072 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust corroding

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle bushes in poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2018 54,458 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 54,437 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both. (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 51,726 miles

All rear suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear

Engine covers & underside paneling fitted obscuring the testers vision.

Front washer jets only working on one jet each

N/S/R Diff mounting letting go

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Petrol filler cap seal cracking

Propshaft universal joint worn Front drive rubber cracking ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly lipped, corroded & worn

Slight front brake imbalance

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 51,726 miles

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

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

All rear suspension bushes showing signs of age & wear

Engine covers & underside paneling fitted obscuring the testers vision.

Front washer jets only working on one jet each

N/S/R Diff mounting letting go

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Petrol filler cap seal cracking

Propshaft universal joint worn Front drive rubber cracking ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly lipped, corroded & worn

Slight front brake imbalance

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 47,710 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 47,710 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 46,776 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)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 46,776 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 19 Jun 2014 46,089 miles

Driver's And Passenger seat moves under braking

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 44,773 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,773 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,634 miles

covers / under guards & mouldings fitted ,restricted views

drivers seat base moving on runners ? electric

exhaust ; rear silencer deteriorated

tyres ; n/s/f tyre wall & valve stem starting to perish / tread close to wear limit

tyres ; o/s/f tyre wall & valve stem starting to perish

Fail 19 Apr 2012 41,600 miles

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

covers / under guards & mouldings fitted ,restricted views

drivers seat base moving on runners ? electric

exhaust ; rear silencer deteriorated

tyres ; n/s/f tyre wall & valve stem starting to perish / tread close to wear limit

tyres ; o/s/f tyre wall & valve stem starting to perish

Pass 31 Mar 2011 38,368 miles

n/s seatbelt , minor twist , may be on reel , recommend check / rectify

noise from rear wheels , suspect parking brake shoes related , recommend strip & inspect

under guard / mouldings fitted , retsricted views

Pass 25 Mar 2010 34,695 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 34,681 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 30,921 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 27,989 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 24,652 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 22,304 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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P2 GJN is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P2 GJN, 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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P2 GJN is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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