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P127 RFA

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,504 mi
Last recorded117,504 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 RFA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 117,504 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near both jacking point on the seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 110,112 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 172,906 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 172,509 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 161,838 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 158,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 158,055 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 153,160 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 141,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 132,944 miles

both front anti-roll bar bushes worn

both front brake flexi hoses perished

n/s handbrake low effort

n/s/r top shock mount worn

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 May 2010 120,205 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 120,205 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 106,150 miles

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

vehicle was tested 14.57 on test number 683129239197 but wrong vehicle details entered

Fail 19 May 2009 106,150 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle was tested 14.57 on test number 683129239197 but wrong vehicle details entered

Fail 28 May 2008 94,646 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear top shock mounts worn

chip in windscreen

Pass 28 May 2008 94,646 miles

both rear top shock mounts worn

chip in windscreen

Pass 25 May 2007 80,805 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 May 2006 66,778 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 66,758 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre sidewalls heavily cracked/perished , front numberplate cracked

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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P127 RFA is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P127 RFA, 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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P127 RFA is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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