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P184 SUC

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,990 mi
Last recorded130,990 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP184 SUC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 130,990 miles

Offside Rear hand brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 23 Jul 2022 130,921 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 130,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 129,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Mirror slightly loose.

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel rim slightly damaged.

Pass 3 Aug 2017 128,485 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 128,485 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 128,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 128,084 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 128,084 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 127,076 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

gearbox front exhaust pipe bracket is slightly insecure on system hence it rattles whilce engine is running

offside front abs sensor is slightly fouling the shock unit whilce turning the steering wheel

rear exhaust box mount is deteriorating

slight movement in the offside front seat back joints

slight oil leak from both the gearbox unit and rear dif unit

Fail 20 Oct 2010 127,076 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

gearbox front exhaust pipe bracket is slightly insecure on system hence it rattles whilce engine is running

offside front abs sensor is slightly fouling the shock unit whilce turning the steering wheel

rear exhaust box mount is deteriorating

slight movement in the offside front seat back joints

slight oil leak from both the gearbox unit and rear dif unit

Pass 7 Jul 2009 114,755 miles

Both wing mirrors secured by tape

Rear exhaust corroded

Roughness from wheels unable to detect where noise is coming from.

Fail 15 Jun 2009 114,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear springs appear soft?

Pass 19 Jan 2008 113,049 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 113,039 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 107,289 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 98,241 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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P184 SUC is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1997 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 83,222 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SUC, 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 SUC is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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