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P785 OMJ

1996 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

198,205 mi
Last recorded198,205 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW Z3102,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP785 OMJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 198,205 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 194,334 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 192,724 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 192,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 190,975 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 188,160 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 188,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 185,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 181,725 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 177,644 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 175,147 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 170,402 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 167,063 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 167,063 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 163,949 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 161,615 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 155,334 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 155,334 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 fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 153,807 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 150,048 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 147,826 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 145,537 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 145,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 141,634 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 137,808 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 132,248 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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P785 OMJ is a 1996 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1996 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 102,613 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 P785 OMJ, 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 30 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P785 OMJ registered?

P785 OMJ is a 1996 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P785 OMJ safe to buy?

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