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P109 LNO

1997 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,806 mi
Last recorded108,806 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 LNO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 108,806 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 108,806 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 92,172 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 92,172 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 74,914 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 74,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 63,003 miles

very slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint †air light on †battery suspect †rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 3 Jul 2006 60,359 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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P109 LNO is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P109 LNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P109 LNO registered?

P109 LNO is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P109 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P109 LNO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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