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P173 DPK

1997 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,157 mi
Last recorded62,157 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 DPK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 62,157 miles

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2016 61,922 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 60,533 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 56,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

rear exhaust box is very corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2014 56,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

rear exhaust box is very corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 54,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front numberplate is in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front numberplate is in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2011 52,581 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 12 Apr 2011 52,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate cracked

tracking check required

Pass 23 Apr 2010 50,978 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2009 48,691 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 46,857 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 43,747 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box getting rusty.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 39,369 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust is rusty

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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P173 DPK is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Green 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 P173 DPK, 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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P173 DPK is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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