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P185 LCR

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,378 mi
Last recorded54,378 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 LCR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 54,378 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2024 53,620 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 53,371 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 53,288 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 53,178 miles

Front exhaust clamp is deteriorating

Near side front tyre worn on the inside edge

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 50,185 miles

instrument cluster illumination poor

Pass 30 Jun 2009 48,278 miles

front registration plate damaged

plastic sill covers

Pass 18 Apr 2008 43,128 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 43,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 37,828 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 37,395 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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P185 LCR is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P185 LCR, 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 P185 LCR registered?

P185 LCR is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 July 1997.

Is P185 LCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P185 LCR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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