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P13 DNF

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

137,218 mi
Last recorded137,218 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 DNF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 137,218 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 133,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 128,780 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 126,283 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 121,751 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 119,113 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 114,845 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 107,810 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 96,867 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 96,767 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 84,095 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 79,549 miles

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 7 Feb 2009 73,595 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 68,433 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 62,324 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 58,888 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 58,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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P13 DNF is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P13 DNF, 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 P13 DNF registered?

P13 DNF is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P13 DNF safe to buy?

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