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P127 SUL

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,955 mi
Last recorded57,955 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 SUL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 57,955 miles

front number plate cracked

front washers weak

o/s/r tyre just legal

Pass 9 Jun 2009 54,924 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 53,395 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 53,370 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 51,152 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2007 51,144 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust catalyst rattling

Pass 16 May 2006 46,837 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 46,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake discs corroded

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 SUL is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SUL, 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 P127 SUL registered?

P127 SUL is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is P127 SUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P127 SUL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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