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P813 TMJ

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,725 mi
Last recorded81,725 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP813 TMJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 81,725 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 81,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 80,958 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 80,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 79,859 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 79,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 79,261 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 78,514 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 78,506 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 77,144 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 76,360 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 74,503 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 72,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 72,359 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 71,184 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 68,730 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 67,535 miles

slight play in steering shaft rubber coupling

Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,027 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,673 miles

nearside front tyre small cut in tread should be changed soon

Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,381 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 65,847 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 65,510 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 64,994 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 63,572 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 61,934 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 60,073 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 59,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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P813 TMJ is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P813 TMJ, 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 P813 TMJ registered?

P813 TMJ is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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