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R5 SYJ

2022 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,909 mi
Last recorded10,909 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 SYJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2022
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 10,909 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 99,207 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 90,577 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 79,784 miles

all tyres close to wheel arches

Pass 23 Dec 2021 74,630 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 74,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 66,111 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 66,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 58,378 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 57,007 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 55,626 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

undertray fitted rerstricting inspection

Pass 15 Apr 2016 52,756 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 50,639 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 48,894 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2014 48,894 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 47,139 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 May 2012 45,490 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 44,418 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 43,486 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 42,738 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 42,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 39,282 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 36,317 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 35,477 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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R5 SYJ is a 2022 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R5 SYJ, 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 4 years old, this BMW Z3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R5 SYJ registered?

R5 SYJ is a 2022 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 June 2022.

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