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P395 HJB

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,761 mi
Last recorded129,761 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP395 HJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2019 129,761 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor & Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 126,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust front pipe bracket deteriorating and rear mounting

offside sill cover excessively corroded

rear suspension bump stop plates missing

Pass 1 Mar 2017 124,463 miles

Oil leak ()

outer sill covers corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 123,007 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 120,626 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 118,129 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 114,519 miles

rear silencer outer skin peeling

slight oil leak under car

Fail 15 Jan 2013 114,519 miles

slight oil leak under car

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

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

rear silencer outer skin peeling

Fail 10 Jan 2012 110,245 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES GETTING LOW IN TREAD DEPTH 3MMOF TREAD LEFT CHANGE SOON

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 110,245 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES GETTING LOW IN TREAD DEPTH 3MMOF TREAD LEFT CHANGE SOON

Pass 21 Jan 2011 104,634 miles

.. nearside/offside front brake pads getting low in thickness

.. under tray hanging down

Pass 26 Jan 2010 100,450 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 93,837 miles

.. both rear tyres getting low in tread depth 3/4mm of tread left

.. nearside/offside front tyres wearing on inner sections

.. rear silencer outer skin getting rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2008 89,716 miles

1/front tyres inner edge wearig tracking

2/front brake pads low

3./rear axel beam bushes perish

Fail 25 Feb 2008 89,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

1/front tyres inner edge wearig tracking

2/front brake pads low

3./rear axel beam bushes perish

Pass 10 Jan 2007 84,320 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 84,320 miles

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

very strong advise nearside rear tyre just in limit replace very soon

Pass 23 Jan 2006 78,382 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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P395 HJB is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P395 HJB, 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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P395 HJB is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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