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P132 DPK

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,863 mi
Last recorded61,863 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 DPK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 61,863 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 61,572 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 61,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 60,796 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 60,733 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 59,353 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 59,252 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 58,381 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 58,381 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 57,972 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 57,950 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 57,177 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 57,177 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 54,020 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 51,464 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 51,464 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 45,398 miles

rear exhaust box heavely corrioded

Fail 10 Mar 2014 45,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres perished and splitting rear exhaust box heavely corrioded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 36,700 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,054 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 35,381 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 35,381 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 32,854 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,413 miles

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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P132 DPK is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P132 DPK, 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 P132 DPK registered?

P132 DPK is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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