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P125 DPM

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,582 mi
Last recorded81,582 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 DPM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 81,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion to underbody

fuel cap seal is deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2020 81,468 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 80,180 miles

corrosion to various brake pipes

corrosion to various steering and suspension components

front number plate cracked

rotational rough noise, suspect clutch release bearing

slight fore and aft free movement OSF seat

slight kerb damage to NSF tyre sidewall

slight play in offside steering arm

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 78,887 miles

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

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

exhaust rear section corroding

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2014 76,763 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

both handbrake cables deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroding

exhaust rear section corroding

front number plate damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2013 74,031 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

slight wear to lower arm rear bushes

wear to edges of front tyres

Pass 6 Feb 2012 70,067 miles

exhaust rear section corroding

front number plate damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2011 66,136 miles

front number plate cracked

movement in drivers seat base but secure

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm in tread

slight play in steering system

wear to edges of both front tyres

wear to front and rear brake discs

Pass 9 Feb 2010 62,916 miles

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

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

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2009 59,978 miles

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Feb 2008 56,127 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 56,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 51,960 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 47,420 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 47,420 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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P125 DPM is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P125 DPM, 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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P125 DPM is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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