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P153 AWU

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,268 mi
Last recorded80,268 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 AWU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 80,268 miles

N\S\R parking brake only just made minimum requirement

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion centre floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank strap showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 72,760 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 69,495 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 68,998 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 68,721 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 66,551 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 64,751 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 64,338 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 63,269 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 63,262 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 59,257 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 59,257 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 57,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/ steering rack arm worn not excess yet

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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P153 AWU is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue 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 P153 AWU, 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 P153 AWU registered?

P153 AWU is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P153 AWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P153 AWU 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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