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P642 LJH

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

115,644 mi
Last recorded115,644 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 LJH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 115,644 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILLS O/S N/S (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing FRONTS CORRISION O/S N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 115,840 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing FRONTS CORRISION (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 99,677 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing FRONTS CORRISION O/S N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing REARS CORRISION O/S N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 99,346 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Aug 2022 99,344 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2021 96,213 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2021 96,173 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2020 91,132 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 90,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear inner and outer sills corroded but not excessive, both sides

Pass 5 Jun 2018 88,666 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 86,002 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 86,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 85,535 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded s GOING INTO CALIPER HOSE X 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 84,196 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 81,829 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 79,863 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 76,905 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 73,288 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 69,416 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 68,056 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 65,704 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 62,815 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 57,773 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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P642 LJH is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 P642 LJH, 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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What year was P642 LJH registered?

P642 LJH is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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