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P128 NOX

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,069 mi
Last recorded38,069 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 NOX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 38,069 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 38,062 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification wish bone securing bolts loose (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 35,984 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rubber split ()

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion jack points (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 35,986 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported + rear (7.1.1)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working panel speedo (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rubber split ()

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion jack points (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 33,538 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 26,599 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 21,717 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 16,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 13,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 9 May 2012 10,375 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 8,092 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 2,631 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 2,065 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 1,001 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 255 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 120,610 miles

2 front tyres wearing close to limits

handbrake cables starting to corrode

Fail 2 May 2006 120,610 miles

2 front tyres wearing close to limits

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

handbrake cables starting to corrode

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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P128 NOX is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P128 NOX, 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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P128 NOX is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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