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P210 AHO

1997 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,282 mi
Last recorded97,282 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 AHO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 97,282 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 96,366 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 96,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 91,528 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

front tyre tread depths starting to wear low

fuel tank straps surface corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2021 91,524 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

front tyre tread depths starting to wear low

fuel tank straps surface corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 89,503 miles

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

exhaust system deteriated

nearside rear tyre tread depth starting to wear low

Pass 24 Oct 2019 87,162 miles

exhaust system deteriated - not leaking

Fail 24 Oct 2019 87,162 miles

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

exhaust system deteriated - not leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2018 78,104 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2017

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 68,120 miles

under tray fitted

upper level components covered

Pass 2 Sep 2015 57,942 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 57,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 46,075 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 37,212 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 35,597 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 35,115 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 34,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 33,616 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 32,695 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2007 31,908 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 30,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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P210 AHO is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Green 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 P210 AHO, 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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P210 AHO is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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