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P192 PLR

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,026 mi
Last recorded129,026 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP192 PLR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 129,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe at union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre catching arch slightly in left hand lock

Offside Front tyre catching arch slightly right hand lock

Rear fuel pipe slightly kinked

slight exhaust leak middle section

Fail 31 Oct 2024 129,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe at union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre catching arch slightly in left hand lock

Offside Front tyre catching arch slightly right hand lock

Rear fuel pipe slightly kinked

slight exhaust leak middle section

Pass 17 Jun 2022 124,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on gearbox/engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 121,166 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 120,297 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 120,196 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 119,532 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 119,098 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 119,039 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 117,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 113,620 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 113,619 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 109,412 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 109,412 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 99,478 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 99,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes...damage to front number plate...corrosion front discs...corrosion wear rear discs...play in n/s/f bottom ball joint...corrosion to n/s/r road spring...n/s/f fog lamp braken

Pass 8 Nov 2010 85,162 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 85,159 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2009 74,367 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 62,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2007 52,346 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 52,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 44,484 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 44,484 miles

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

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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P192 PLR is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P192 PLR, 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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P192 PLR is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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