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P191 BAA

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,959 mi
Last recorded102,959 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP191 BAA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 102,959 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 97,921 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 97,826 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 97,730 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 95,032 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 91,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 83,914 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 83,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 75,836 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 67,462 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 64,282 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 64,282 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 60,839 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 57,527 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2006 54,467 miles

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

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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P191 BAA is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 P191 BAA, 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 P191 BAA registered?

P191 BAA is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P191 BAA safe to buy?

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