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P325 JMO

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,643 mi
Last recorded130,643 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 JMO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 130,643 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 127,272 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 127,272 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 122,858 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 122,858 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 120,940 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 116,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 111,806 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 111,806 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 106,311 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 100,770 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 95,933 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 90,762 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 84,204 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 77,303 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 74,335 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 72,333 miles

Center & rear exhausts corroding.

N/S/F foglamp lens u/s.

Single element in center rear stoplight not working.

Slight play in both front wishbone's rear mounting bushes.

Various small chips in windscreen.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 70,478 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 68,120 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 May 2008 68,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 May 2007 63,367 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 59,641 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P325 JMO is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P325 JMO, 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 P325 JMO registered?

P325 JMO is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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