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P140 LNO

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,932 mi
Last recorded69,932 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 LNO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 10 May 2023 69,932 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 69,194 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 67,877 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 66,168 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 65,565 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 64,807 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 63,881 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 62,603 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 61,617 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 60,578 miles

rear exhaust box showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 May 2012 60,215 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 58,166 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

emmission to long time to fall in line

heavy corrosion to exhuast

Pass 18 May 2010 56,178 miles

all four tyres fitted on vehicle are starting to perish

Pass 22 May 2009 53,325 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 49,478 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 46,487 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 43,702 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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P140 LNO is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P140 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P140 LNO registered?

P140 LNO is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is P140 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P140 LNO shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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