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P551 HJC

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

54,144 mi
Last recorded54,144 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP551 HJC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 54,144 miles

All flexible brake hose ferrules corroding

All suspension components corroding

Both side inner and outer sills corroding

Drivers seat movement in runners but still secure

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 54,144 miles

All flexible brake hose ferrules corroding

All suspension components corroding

Both side inner and outer sills corroding

Drivers seat movement in runners but still secure

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 54,050 miles

Corrosion along both inner and outer sills

Movement noted in drivers seat

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 53,696 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Slight corrosion to O/S/F,N/S/F and O/S/R and N/S/R brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F and O/S front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Movement in Both O/S and N/S seats

N/S/F and O/S/R outer sill skin corroded

O/S/F and O/S/R outer sill corrosion

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 53,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Slight corrosion to O/S/F,N/S/F and O/S/R and N/S/R brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F and O/S front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Movement in Both O/S and N/S seats

N/S/F and O/S/R outer sill skin corroded

O/S/F and O/S/R outer sill corrosion

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 53,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion on o/s outer sill at rear

Pass 31 Oct 2018 53,629 miles

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 53,629 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 52,992 miles

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

all brake hose ferrules corroding

corrosion on o/s outer sill at rear

under trays obscuring testable items

Fail 2 Nov 2017 52,992 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)

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

all brake hose ferrules corroding

corrosion on o/s outer sill at rear

under trays obscuring testable items

Pass 17 Nov 2016 52,625 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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)

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 27 Nov 2015 52,258 miles

slight movement in steering rack inner joints

Pass 19 Nov 2014 51,722 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight fore and aft movement in drivers seat

Pass 11 Nov 2013 51,060 miles

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 14 Nov 2012 50,624 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 50,624 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,696 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 47,530 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 45,514 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 45,514 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 42,521 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 39,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 39,036 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 37,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2006 37,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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P551 HJC is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P551 HJC, 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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P551 HJC is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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