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P117 TMY

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,871 mi
Last recorded54,871 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 54,871 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 54,231 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 53,790 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 53,790 miles

Nearside Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 52,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 52,176 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 51,322 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 51,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 50,598 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 50,174 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 49,527 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 48,981 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 48,976 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2011 48,294 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 47,615 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,257 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 45,782 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 44,536 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 43,139 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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P117 TMY is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TMY, 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 P117 TMY registered?

P117 TMY is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P117 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P117 TMY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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