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P1 CMK

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,168 mi
Last recorded57,168 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 CMK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 57,168 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 56,431 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 56,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 56,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 55,538 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 55,166 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 54,158 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 54,151 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,579 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,602 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,633 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 50,038 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 47,592 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 46,847 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 46,080 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread cracked slighty

Pass 31 Aug 2010 45,053 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 43,441 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 42,164 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 42,117 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 40,824 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 40,783 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 38,380 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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P1 CMK is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P1 CMK, 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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P1 CMK is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P1 CMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P1 CMK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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