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P191 PVU

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,411 mi
Last recorded122,411 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP191 PVU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 122,411 miles

both boot gas struts weak

front brake pads low and discs corroding

front number plate cracked

slight brake imbalance

Fail 18 Jun 2010 122,411 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

boot lock stiff

both boot gas struts weak

front brake pads low and discs corroding

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2009 115,962 miles

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

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

front brake pads low

front number plate cracked

play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 19 Jun 2008 106,506 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 106,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 99,513 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 94,792 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 94,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 89,656 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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P191 PVU is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PVU, 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 PVU registered?

P191 PVU is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P191 PVU safe to buy?

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