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P184 RBK

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,397 mi
Last recorded33,397 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP184 RBK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 33,397 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

both front flexy brake hoses starting to perish

front and rear supension parts rusty

front lower exhaust bracket broken

metal splinter at n/s rear tyre inner tread

n/s rear hand brake cable clip broken

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

slight play at n/s front steering arm inner ball joint

window fault n/s

Fail 1 Feb 2011 33,397 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

both front flexy brake hoses starting to perish

front and rear supension parts rusty

front lower exhaust bracket broken

metal splinter at n/s rear tyre inner tread

n/s rear hand brake cable clip broken

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

slight play at n/s front steering arm inner ball joint

window fault n/s

Pass 23 Nov 2009 26,867 miles

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

slight damage to n/s front tyre outer side wall

Pass 24 Nov 2008 20,215 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 20,215 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front lower spot lamp lens broken

slight play at power rack o/s

Pass 26 Nov 2007 15,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake hose ferrules rusty

n/s front tyre slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 30 Dec 2005 15,076 miles

near side front tyre slight damage on side walls

of side rear brake hose ferrules getting 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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P184 RBK is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P184 RBK, 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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P184 RBK is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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