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P673 HJM

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,602 mi
Last recorded84,602 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP673 HJM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 84,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 83,058 miles

both sides rear metal brake pipe corroding

front discs corroding

handbrake cables corroding

Fail 17 May 2011 83,058 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both sides rear metal brake pipe corroding

front discs corroding

handbrake cables corroding

Pass 19 Aug 2009 81,657 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 81,589 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 81,589 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 75,095 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 75,095 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)

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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P673 HJM is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P673 HJM, 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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P673 HJM is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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