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P101 AFE

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

69,310 mi
Last recorded69,310 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 AFE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 69,310 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 65,793 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 61,857 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 61,724 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 59,102 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 58,178 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 56,332 miles

General corrosion around all underside

O/S/R Parking brake noisy in drum

Fail 1 Mar 2021 56,322 miles

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

General corrosion around all underside

O/S/R Parking brake noisy in drum

Pass 17 Dec 2020 56,272 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake noisy in drum

general corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2020 56,270 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear parking brake noisy in drum

general corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2017 55,891 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 55,890 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 55,370 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r suspension plate corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 54,913 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 54,913 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,704 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 49,273 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front steel brake pipes corroded into flexible hoses

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 46,179 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2012 46,111 miles

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

Exhaust centre hanger missing

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 45,750 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,510 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 41,538 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 35,978 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 35,978 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 32,298 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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P101 AFE is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P101 AFE, 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 P101 AFE registered?

P101 AFE is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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