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P145 ADD

1997 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,209 mi
Last recorded69,209 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 ADD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 69,209 miles

corrosion to suspension and braking components

Pass 11 Dec 2024 69,103 miles

corrosion to suspension and braking components

Pass 14 Dec 2023 68,507 miles

corrosion to suspension and braking components

Pass 12 Dec 2022 67,413 miles

Offside Rear cracks in tyre

corrosion to suspension and braking components

Pass 9 Dec 2021 66,424 miles

corrosion to suspension and braking components

Pass 8 Dec 2020 65,364 miles

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

corrosion to suspension and braking components

wipers torn

Pass 9 Dec 2019 64,803 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to suspension and braking components

Fail 9 Dec 2019 64,801 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to suspension and braking components

Pass 13 Dec 2018 63,566 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2017 62,337 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 62,335 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 61,160 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 59,957 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 58,999 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f brake grabing

Pass 6 Dec 2013 57,396 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 57,394 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 55,701 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 53,393 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)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 50,958 miles

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

front no-plate faded

n/s/r tyre worn near to wear bars

Pass 10 Dec 2009 49,634 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 45,730 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 45,730 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre deep cracks

Pass 22 Jun 2007 42,820 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 39,968 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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P145 ADD is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P145 ADD, 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 P145 ADD registered?

P145 ADD is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P145 ADD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P145 ADD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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