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P169 PKE

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

35,145 mi
Last recorded35,145 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 PKE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 35,145 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 35,135 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 35,109 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 35,080 miles

under floor and brake pipes heavily waxed

Pass 21 Aug 2020 34,927 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 34,922 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 34,356 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 33,901 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 33,387 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 32,101 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 30,779 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 30,779 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 28,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust backbox outerskin corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 25,619 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 25,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 23,154 miles

passed emmisions test at second fast idle

Fail 14 Jul 2009 23,154 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

passed emmisions test at second fast idle

Pass 18 Jul 2008 21,546 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 17,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

all four tyres close to tread limit

Pass 24 Jul 2006 14,264 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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P169 PKE is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P169 PKE, 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 P169 PKE registered?

P169 PKE is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P169 PKE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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