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GBP507TMJ

BMW Z3

1997 · RED · PETROL · 103,693 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-04-01● MOT Valid · exp 2026-09-22● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Poor condition14 MOT tests · 11 passed

MOT History — 14 tests · 11 passed · 3 failed

PASS23 September 2025
103,693 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MINORNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Gearbox mounting defective bushes worn
FAIL22 September 2025
103,673 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MINORNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Gearbox mounting defective bushes worn
  • MAJORRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MAJORExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PASS18 September 2024
99,029 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • ADVISORYFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASS6 April 2023
89,992 mi
  • MINORNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MINOROffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYcorrosion under vehicle
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
PASS20 December 2022
88,336 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MINORNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS3 December 2021
82,055 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAIL2 December 2021
82,055 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • MAJORExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MAJORFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  • MAJORRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASS15 December 2020
81,542 mi
PASS19 December 2019
80,341 mi
PASS18 December 2018
77,223 mi
PASS20 December 2017
73,549 mi
PASS22 December 2016
72,235 mi
PASS16 December 2006
62,294 mi
FAIL8 December 2006
62,269 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  • FAILOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  • FAILNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  • FAILOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
RED
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,895 cc
Year
1997
First registered
1997-05
Tax due
2027-04-01
MOT expiry
2026-09-22
Recorded mileage
103,693 mi

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