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P554 HJB

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,529 mi
Last recorded137,529 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP554 HJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 137,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened severe corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened severe corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 137,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 137,443 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 136,842 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 136,489 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 135,011 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 132,708 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 132,702 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brake pads wearing uneven

Pass 1 Mar 2013 127,497 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS

Pass 1 Mar 2012 120,463 miles

exaust corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2012 120,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 111,538 miles

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

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

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

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

front exaust mount is corroded

near side front tyre is bald on the inner edge

off side front tyre is bald on both edges

Fail 11 Mar 2011 111,538 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front exaust mount is corroded

near side front tyre is bald on the inner edge

off side front tyre is bald on both edges

Pass 1 Mar 2010 102,123 miles

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

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

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

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

advise brake service

all brake discs slightly pitted and scored but met braking efforts

all coil springs light corrosion but all complete

both front tyres have inner egde wear

centre of exhaust rubber mounting perished but securing

fuel cap seal slightly perished

nearside rear wheel has very light vibration when rotated suspect early sign of wheel bearing

offside rear wheel slight brake bind

outer sill covers fitted

power steering pipe from pump slightly corroded

power steering resevoir bottle wet

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres close to limit

service light on

Fail 1 Mar 2010 102,123 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

advise brake service

all brake discs slightly pitted and scored but met braking efforts

all coil springs light corrosion but all complete

both front tyres have inner egde wear

centre of exhaust rubber mounting perished but securing

fuel cap seal slightly perished

nearside rear wheel has very light vibration when rotated suspect early sign of wheel bearing

offside rear wheel slight brake bind

outer sill covers fitted

power steering pipe from pump slightly corroded

power steering resevoir bottle wet

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres close to limit

service light on

Pass 27 Feb 2009 93,901 miles

PLASTIC OVERSILLS FITTED

Pass 11 Mar 2008 90,773 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

main front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r + o/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r + o/s/r cradle/axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2007 85,029 miles

rear subframe bushes starting to perish and split

Fail 13 Mar 2007 84,975 miles

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)

both rear subframe bushes starting to perish

Pass 10 Mar 2006 77,935 miles

o/s hand brake slow in reading

rear brakes noisy in operation

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

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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P554 HJB is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P554 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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P554 HJB is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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