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P117 CFP

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,947 mi
Last recorded87,947 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 CFP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 87,947 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 87,866 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 87,857 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 87,835 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 87,727 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 87,699 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 87,578 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 86,357 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 86,087 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 84,934 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 84,487 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 84,487 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 83,185 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 81,931 miles

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

slight steering rack play

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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P117 CFP is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P117 CFP, 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 P117 CFP registered?

P117 CFP is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P117 CFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P117 CFP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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