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P131 LNO

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,678 mi
Last recorded116,678 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 LNO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 116,678 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 May 2017 116,667 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2016 112,839 miles

Centre Front Slight gearbox oil leak.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 106,180 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 May 2014 93,723 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 93,723 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 80,385 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 73,605 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 72,076 miles

rear brake pads becoming low edges of rear discs corroded

wipers starting to split

Fail 26 May 2011 72,073 miles

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

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

rear brake pads becoming low edges of rear discs corroded

wipers starting to split

Pass 21 May 2010 70,592 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 68,834 miles

front brake pads becoming low edges of brake discs corroded

rear brake pads becoming low edges of discs corroded

Fail 27 May 2009 68,834 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake pads becoming low edges of brake discs corroded

rear brake pads becoming low edges of discs corroded

Pass 16 May 2008 67,097 miles

edges of rear brake discs corroded

off side rear metal brae pipe corroded

Pass 22 May 2007 65,895 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 63,482 miles

near side front tyre side walls perished and cracking

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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P131 LNO is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P131 LNO, 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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P131 LNO is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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