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P190 ASB

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,216 mi
Last recorded116,216 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP190 ASB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 116,216 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 114,063 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 110,928 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 107,788 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 107,788 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 107,156 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 106,920 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 106,352 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Rear back box outside skin corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2014 106,348 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 106,342 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 105,972 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 105,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 104,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 102,391 miles

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

front and rear brake pads getting thin

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2006 102,391 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front and rear brake pads getting thin

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2005 93,740 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 93,732 miles

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

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

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

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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P190 ASB is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver 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 P190 ASB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P190 ASB registered?

P190 ASB is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P190 ASB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P190 ASB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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