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P219 DPK

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,989 mi
Last recorded87,989 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP219 DPK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 87,989 miles

has scrathes on windscreen in zone A

Pass 22 Oct 2011 86,934 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 85,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 85,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 81,449 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 77,204 miles

front and rear number plates damaged

n/s wiper rubber splitting

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall slightly perished and splitting/cracking

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly cut

Fail 31 Aug 2007 77,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front and rear number plates damaged

n/s wiper rubber splitting

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall slightly perished and splitting/cracking

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall slightly cut

Pass 12 Aug 2006

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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P219 DPK is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P219 DPK, 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 P219 DPK registered?

P219 DPK is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P219 DPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P219 DPK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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