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P126 DPM

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

104,887 mi
Last recorded104,887 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 DPM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 104,887 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 104,620 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 104,616 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 103,281 miles

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 20 Sep 2018 101,896 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 99,899 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel end of axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 99,416 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 98,265 miles

exhaust system cracked back box

Pass 3 Oct 2014 97,698 miles

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

bottom of the radiator is corrded

exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 17 Sep 2013 96,872 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 96,280 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 95,594 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 94,850 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 94,541 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 93,942 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 93,711 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 93,093 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 88,384 miles

drivers electric seat not moving on left side

near side and off side front tyres slight wear on inside edges

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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P126 DPM is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P126 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P126 DPM registered?

P126 DPM is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P126 DPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P126 DPM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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