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P865 LJM

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,990 mi
Last recorded114,990 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP865 LJM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 114,990 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 114,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 114,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working two bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 113,872 miles

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

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

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

Nearside handbrake percentage low

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 112,387 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 111,626 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 110,219 miles

corrosion to offside rear sill

Pass 25 Mar 2019 109,997 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 107,512 miles

Auxiliary drive belt is slightly perished and cracked

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine has slight oil leak/s

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 107,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Auxiliary drive belt is slightly perished and cracked

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine has slight oil leak/s

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 106,026 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 106,026 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 105,012 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 103,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 103,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 101,105 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 97,294 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 97,282 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2012 97,282 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2011 94,055 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 94,052 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

dampness around power steering rack

slight play both front suspension arm rear bush

Pass 18 Oct 2010 90,692 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 86,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

covers fitted to outer sills.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 86,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

covers fitted to outer sills.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 84,220 miles

Both front wipers show signs of deterioration

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 77,437 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 77,437 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2006 73,233 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wet conditions

Pass 24 Nov 2006 73,233 miles

wet conditions

Pass 22 Nov 2005 60,873 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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P865 LJM is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P865 LJM, 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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P865 LJM is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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