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P31 JGM

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,308 mi
Last recorded67,308 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 JGM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 67,308 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 66,644 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 65,870 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 65,379 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 64,805 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 64,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 64,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 63,983 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 63,983 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 63,799 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 63,644 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 63,640 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 63,576 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 63,576 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an incorrectly seated universal joint flange Drive shaft cv boot incecure (2.4.G.4c)

Pass 31 May 2016 63,128 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2016 63,124 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 62,707 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 61,980 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 61,799 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2008 61,361 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 61,235 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2007 61,235 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2006 60,190 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2005 52,622 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)

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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P31 JGM is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P31 JGM, 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 P31 JGM registered?

P31 JGM is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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