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P34 AYJ

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

64,652 mi
Last recorded64,652 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP34 AYJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 64,652 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 64,652 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 63,738 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 62,971 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 62,332 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded slightly.

Pass 9 Aug 2021 62,002 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear brake pipes corroded slightly

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 60,969 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes corroded slightly.

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2019 60,468 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 20 Aug 2018 58,767 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 4 Sep 2017 57,565 miles

fuel filler cap seal cracking

corrosion on rear brake pipes

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 5 Sep 2016 55,561 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 54,954 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 52,771 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 23 Aug 2013 50,476 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,813 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 47,800 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,973 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,170 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 38,375 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,781 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 32,400 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 29,852 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 26,480 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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P34 AYJ is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P34 AYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P34 AYJ registered?

P34 AYJ is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P34 AYJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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