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P317 TMJ

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,435 mi
Last recorded133,435 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP317 TMJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2018 133,435 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNTING BROKEN CORRODED (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened METAL TO METAL (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL MOUNTING BRACKET (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint BALL JOINT NOT CONNECTED TO LOWER ARM (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

ENGINE UNDER TRAY BROKEN AND INSECURE

Nearside Rear CROSS AXLE BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 123,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion in ns outer sill

corrosion in osr outer sill

gear box exhaust bracket broken

hand brake travel becoming excessive

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2016 123,644 miles

hand brake travel becoming excessive

rear brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion in ns outer sill

corrosion in osr outer sill

gear box exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Nov 2015 117,155 miles

brake discs worn

exhaust system corroded

gear box exhaust mounting broken

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near side sill corroed

nsf/osf/nsr/osr brake hoses perished

Fail 2 Nov 2015 117,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake discs worn

exhaust system corroded

gear box exhaust mounting broken

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near side sill corroed

nsf/osf/nsr/osr brake hoses perished

Fail 16 Oct 2015 116,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front corrosion on sill

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside headlight broken / indicator

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear exhaust box rusty bowing

Rear handbrake brake effort flucuating

gearbox exhaust mounting broken

n/s handbrake cable poor

Pass 10 Sep 2014 114,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion on underside of vehicle

exhaust system corroded

ns dip beam image slightly poor

nsf tyre low

os wiper blade split

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2014 114,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion on underside of vehicle

exhaust system corroded

ns dip beam image slightly poor

nsf tyre low

os wiper blade split

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 110,055 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 110,052 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 104,162 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 102,059 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 102,059 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 94,592 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 93,372 miles

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

air bag light illuminated.

Pass 5 May 2009 93,372 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 93,370 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre pressure low

engine misfiring

Pass 11 Apr 2008 89,729 miles

air bag light stays on

Pass 24 Apr 2007 86,114 miles

both front lower wishbone back bushes slight play at test

slight play/wear in steering rack

Fail 24 Apr 2007 86,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front lower wishbone back bushes slight play at test

brake pipes corroded not all pipes visible at test

slight play/wear in steering rack

Pass 9 May 2006 75,915 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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P317 TMJ is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P317 TMJ, 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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P317 TMJ is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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