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P13 TRB

1997 BMW Z3

White Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,540 mi
Last recorded125,540 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 TRB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 125,540 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))

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

both sills holed and corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2024 125,529 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))

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

both sills holed and corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2022 121,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 118,656 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 118,649 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner Sill Holed And Corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer Sill Holed And Corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 116,916 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 113,232 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 113,216 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 112,715 miles

Both front sills corroded

Both front suspension arms corroded

Both rear suspension arms corroded

Nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Offside rear tyre on 2mm

Rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 111,509 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 111,500 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 109,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2013 106,848 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 104,874 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 104,874 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 102,629 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 100,198 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 100,198 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 99,405 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 96,826 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 89,833 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 76,187 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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P13 TRB is a 1997 BMW Z3 in White with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TRB, 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 TRB registered?

P13 TRB is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P13 TRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P13 TRB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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