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ExpiredMileage
102,891 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting marked with white chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount marked with white chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all except one new pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension component's heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
General underside corrosion in and around and including all suspension, sills, prescribed areas etc
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Handbrake efforts significantly lower than its opposite, indicating an inspection or work is required.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))
General underside corrosion in and around and including all suspension, sills, prescribed areas etc
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))
General underside corrosion in and around and including all suspension, sills, prescribed areas etc
Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear sill some corrosion
Offside Rear sill some corrosion
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear sill some corrosion
Offside Rear sill some corrosion
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Slight movement in the steering rack
There is movement in the rear axle bush
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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P63 HJB is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 P63 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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P63 HJB is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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