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P181 PGU

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,289 mi
Last recorded113,289 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 PGU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 113,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 111,236 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and os/r pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe o/s mounting bracket corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2021 108,730 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting from the g/box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 108,730 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both lamps (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting from the g/box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 107,183 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe mounting brackets corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 103,929 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler cap perishing

Fail 17 Apr 2019 103,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre,screw in the outer section of the tread

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler cap perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2018 101,788 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 101,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

reverse lamps not working

Pass 7 Apr 2017 98,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyre treads worn very low,just passing

rear exhaust silencer corroding and leaking

Pass 6 Apr 2016 94,635 miles

both front tyres treads worn low on the inner sections

n/s/f lower suspension ball joint worn,has some play

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Apr 2015 90,093 miles

o/s/r brake pipe to the flex hose corroding

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,042 miles

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

parking brake effort low

Pass 12 Apr 2013 84,444 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 84,443 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Apr 2012 81,856 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 77,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 74,346 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 74,335 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2009 69,388 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 69,388 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake fluid is blackened

front registration plate cracked ans is dirty

Pass 22 Apr 2008 65,183 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear tyre outer wall deteriorated, not showing cord or ply

offside rear tyre outer wall deteriorated, not showing cord or ply

Fail 22 Apr 2008 65,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear tyre outer wall deteriorated, not showing cord or ply

offside rear tyre outer wall deteriorated, not showing cord or ply

Pass 25 Apr 2007 61,283 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 61,283 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight damage to front number plate. †Slight perishing evident in all tyres.

Fail 15 May 2006 57,133 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2006 57,133 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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P181 PGU is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P181 PGU, 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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P181 PGU is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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