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P141 LEC

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 LEC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026
Pass 18 Jun 2025
Fail 17 Jun 2025

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2023

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 58,369 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021
Pass 12 Jun 2015 58,215 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013
Pass 1 Aug 2012 57,947 miles

Damage to nearside sill cover.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 57,575 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 57,037 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 56,544 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 56,197 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 56,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P141 LEC is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P141 LEC, 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 P141 LEC registered?

P141 LEC is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P141 LEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P141 LEC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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