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P215 ECY

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 ECY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025

Emissions unable to be completed Emissions is to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 81,539 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 81,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2023 75,746 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 75,746 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 68,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Front bumper slightly damaged.

Fail 11 Aug 2022 68,413 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bush around the ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 61,423 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty sticky to come on and off (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Tyre obviously under inflated both tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated only just see mileage when lights are on (7.8 (c) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid starting to contaminate

Pass 11 Aug 2020 54,583 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 44,661 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 44,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 44,611 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 42,346 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 40,192 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on inside wall

front and rear brake discs have slight corrosion

slight corrosion to exhaust

Fail 26 Jun 2017 40,192 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on inside wall

front and rear brake discs have slight corrosion

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 11 Apr 2016 40,187 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust

slight corrosion to front and rear brake discs

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 29 Jul 2013 39,086 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s wipers not cleaning screen 100%

Fail 29 Jul 2013 39,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s wipers not cleaning screen 100%

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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P215 ECY is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P215 ECY, 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 P215 ECY registered?

P215 ECY is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P215 ECY safe to buy?

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