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P153 FPM

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,550 mi
Last recorded149,550 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 FPM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 149,550 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 144,789 miles

BAD OIL LEAK

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 144,789 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported BRACKET BROKEN (7.1.1)

BAD OIL LEAK

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 138,745 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 138,745 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 133,613 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 119,053 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 118,991 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 116,287 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 113,695 miles

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

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

exhaust rubber deteriorating

Fail 2 Jun 2009 113,694 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

exhaust rubber deteriorating

Pass 20 May 2008 105,728 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 96,424 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 84,593 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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P153 FPM 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 78.6%.

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 FPM, 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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P153 FPM is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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