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P106 ADD

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,858 mi
Last recorded69,858 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 ADD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 69,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2024 69,837 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Car over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 69,465 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 68,479 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 68,059 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres tread cracking

offside rear tyre wearing low and cracking

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 67,378 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

signs of a oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2018 66,270 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn/cracking

offside rear tyre slightly cracking

signs of a oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2017 65,400 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 61,555 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 61,227 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 61,065 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 60,809 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 60,610 miles

seat insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,005 miles

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 59,865 miles

drivers seat

Pass 23 Sep 2009 59,560 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 59,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 55,294 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 52,760 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 52,760 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 50,418 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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P106 ADD is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P106 ADD, 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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P106 ADD is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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