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P22 DSW

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

28,448 mi
Last recorded28,448 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 DSW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 28,448 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 28,247 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 28,136 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 27,895 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 27,498 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 27,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 26,979 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 26,453 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 25,195 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 19,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil level on minimum

Pass 18 Jan 2012 17,924 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

auxillory belt worn.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 16,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

auxillory belt cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2010 14,894 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 11,879 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 8,005 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 4,720 miles

both front tyres have surface cracks in tread.

Pass 18 Jan 2006 1,268 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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P22 DSW is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P22 DSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P22 DSW registered?

P22 DSW is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is P22 DSW safe to buy?

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