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P472 HJB

1997 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

95,636 mi
Last recorded95,636 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 HJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 95,636 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 95,615 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 93,960 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 93,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 92,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 91,556 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 85,252 miles

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

Offside Rear brake pad wear wire rubbing on driveshaft

Fail 3 Feb 2017 85,251 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake pad wear wire rubbing on driveshaft

Pass 26 Jan 2016 81,291 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2016 81,291 miles

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

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

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

Front number plate deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2015 76,719 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 76,719 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 73,261 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 73,261 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 69,727 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 69,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 69,047 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 67,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 65,995 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 63,858 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 61,835 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 59,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 57,594 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 51,022 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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P472 HJB is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P472 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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P472 HJB is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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