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P210 SHW

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

98,586 mi
Last recorded98,586 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 SHW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 98,586 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 97,521 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 96,669 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 96,669 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 95,621 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 94,027 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 94,022 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 91,986 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 91,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 91,269 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 91,269 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 877,533 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 877,533 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 83,293 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 78,825 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 75,580 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 71,579 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 67,205 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 67,205 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 63,127 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 63,127 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 59,827 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 59,827 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 54,905 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 49,494 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 49,494 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,670 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 43,670 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 37,025 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 37,025 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 29,573 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 22,961 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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P210 SHW is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 P210 SHW, 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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What year was P210 SHW registered?

P210 SHW is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P210 SHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P210 SHW shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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