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P812 HJB

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

29,677 mi
Last recorded29,677 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP812 HJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 29,677 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 28,858 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 28,835 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 28,091 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 27,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2021 25,994 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 25,146 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 25,146 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 25,096 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 24,469 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 22,559 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 21,411 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 21,182 miles

catalyst rattling

nearside rear tyre worn on the inside shoulder

offside rear tyre becoming perished

Pass 5 Jul 2014 18,947 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 18,640 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 18,640 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 17,044 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 16,259 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front wiper efficency starting to deteoriate

Pass 23 Jun 2010 15,712 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 14,879 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 14,208 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 13,271 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 12,107 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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P812 HJB is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P812 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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What year was P812 HJB registered?

P812 HJB is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P812 HJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P812 HJB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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