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P3 OJM

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,127 mi
Last recorded10,127 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 OJM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 10,127 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 10,071 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 10,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 9,923 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre shoulder

Valve stem slightly damaged all four tyre valve stems (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 May 2023 9,762 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 9,578 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 9,360 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 9,097 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 8,979 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 8,725 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 8,433 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 8,189 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 7,725 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 7,725 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cracks in tread and sidewall, tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre cracks in tread and sidewall, tyre perished

Offside front tyre cracks in tread and sidewall, tyre perished

Offside rear tyre cracks in tread and sidewall, tyre perished

Pass 3 Jul 2013 7,424 miles

all tyres cracked on side walls

Pass 9 Jul 2012 6,890 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 6,526 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 6,381 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 6,188 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 5,871 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 5,724 miles

Slight play in the offside steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2006 5,507 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 5,148 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 5,148 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P3 OJM is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P3 OJM, 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 P3 OJM registered?

P3 OJM is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P3 OJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 OJM shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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