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P335 XGJ

1997 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,487 mi
Last recorded110,487 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP335 XGJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 110,487 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 110,472 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 104,318 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 104,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 97,183 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 97,183 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 82,711 miles

front exhaust conter balance looser on mountings

front exhaust mounting bracket corroding

front lower wish bone rear inner bushes worn and weak

slight play in front lower ball joints

slight play in steering rack and arms

Fail 6 Dec 2011 82,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust conter balance looser on mountings

front exhaust mounting bracket corroding

front lower wish bone rear inner bushes worn and weak

slight play in front lower ball joints

slight play in steering rack and arms

Pass 1 Dec 2010 73,279 miles

front no plate discoloring

o/s/f and n/s/f botom wish bone rear bushes weak

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres perished

rear brake pads waring low

Fail 30 Nov 2010 73,279 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no plate discoloring

o/s/f and n/s/f botom wish bone rear bushes weak

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres perished

rear brake pads waring low

Pass 16 Jan 2010 70,660 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 67,635 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 63,731 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 63,724 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)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 55,540 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 49,488 miles

steering drop arm slight play at bottom linx

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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P335 XGJ is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P335 XGJ, 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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P335 XGJ is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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