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P156 ECE

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,807 mi
Last recorded79,807 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 ECE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 79,807 miles

Front exhaust support rusted away near g box

Fail 21 Jul 2018 79,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust support rusted away near g box

Pass 12 Jul 2017 66,778 miles

both front tyres perished on inner shoulder

o/s rear tyre perished on inner shoulder

Pass 2 Apr 2016 63,913 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Apr 2015 59,241 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

discs corroded all round with standing

Pass 2 Nov 2011 57,426 miles

Centre exhaust mounting corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 54,636 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 54,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 54,485 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 45,770 miles

slight play in offside end of steering rack

Fail 22 Oct 2008 45,770 miles

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

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

slight play in offside end of steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,603 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,413 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 29,010 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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P156 ECE 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 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 P156 ECE, 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 P156 ECE registered?

P156 ECE is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P156 ECE safe to buy?

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