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P35 TMJ

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

76,982 mi
Last recorded76,982 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 TMJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 76,982 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 76,940 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

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

Slight leak from rear differential

Fail 20 Oct 2018 76,940 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Slight leak from rear differential

Pass 3 Oct 2017 76,525 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 76,231 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 76,231 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 75,792 miles

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

offside door mirror repaired using tape.

rear nearside & offside inner shoulder tyres wearing slightly.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 75,563 miles

offside door mirror repaired using tape.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 73,912 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 73,897 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside & offside rear tyres wearing slightly on inner shoulders.

offside door mirror repaired using tape.

Pass 21 Jul 2012 72,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

airbag light stays on

Fail 21 Jul 2012 72,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light stays on

Pass 8 Jul 2011 71,837 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

fuel tank straps corroded,airbag light stays on,door mirror temporarely fixed,head lamp swich, slightly detereated

Fail 6 Jul 2011 71,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

fuel tank straps corroded,airbag light stays on,door mirror temporarely fixed,head lamp swich, slightly detereated

Pass 31 Oct 2009 69,382 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

airbag light on all time

rear axle oil leek

Pass 2 Aug 2008 65,342 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Aug 2008 65,342 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 62,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

nsf,tyre outer wall sligly detereated

Fail 31 Jul 2007 62,329 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

nsf/tyre auter wall sligly detereated

Pass 20 Jul 2006 59,825 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2006 59,825 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

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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P35 TMJ is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P35 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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P35 TMJ is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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