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P106 UGU

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,337 mi
Last recorded147,337 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 UGU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 147,337 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 144,836 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 144,836 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 143,603 miles

both front brake hoses perished

Fail 26 Aug 2014 143,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake hoses perished

Pass 2 Aug 2013 139,875 miles

front tyres wearing low

wear at nearside front lower balljoint

Pass 7 Aug 2012 130,950 miles

corrosion starting at offside rear axle brake pipe

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 3 Aug 2012 130,918 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 123,195 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 123,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 112,791 miles

Auxiliary drive belt slightly deteriorated.

Fail 2 Aug 2010 112,779 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Auxiliary drive belt slightly deteriorated.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 93,898 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 93,898 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres perished

Pass 11 Mar 2008 93,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering column shaft slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 92,559 miles

Both front tyres heavily perished and splitting

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

Front number plate cracked

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 92,549 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both front tyres perished and splitting

Both rear tyres perished and splitting

Front number plate cracked

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 86,937 miles

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

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 UGU is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P106 UGU, 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 UGU is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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