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P19 GMS

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

57,835 mi
Last recorded57,835 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 GMS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 57,835 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 57,785 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 57,643 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 56,765 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 56,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 55,524 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 55,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2014 54,407 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 54,407 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 53,244 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 57,321 miles

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

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 50,930 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 50,019 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 49,212 miles

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

nearside front wheel has very slight bind.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 47,253 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 540,096 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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P19 GMS is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P19 GMS, 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 P19 GMS registered?

P19 GMS is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P19 GMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P19 GMS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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