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P202 GPF

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

208,511 mi
Last recorded208,511 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 GPF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 208,511 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill / Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 207,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill / Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 201,135 miles

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Both Front Metal Brake Pipe Clips Slightly Loose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Metal Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2024 201,135 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Both Front Metal Brake Pipe Clips Slightly Loose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Metal Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 187,321 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edges 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2023 187,321 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edges 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2022 170,936 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 170,934 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle begun to overheat (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 154,427 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 147,365 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 147,332 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

centre exhaust clamp insercure

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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P202 GPF is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P202 GPF, 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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P202 GPF is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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