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P26 WAM

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

31,293 mi
Last recorded31,293 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 WAM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 31,293 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 27,149 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 26,404 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 22,672 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 19,395 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 17,885 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 14,797 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre surface splits

Offside Front tyre surface splits

Pass 27 Mar 2015 12,622 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Apr 2014 10,468 miles

Both front tyres 225/45 17 badly split due to age

Near side front jacking block missing

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 10,468 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both front tyres 225/45 17 badly split due to age

Near side front jacking block missing

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 3,337 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 3,258 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 3,246 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 3,114 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 3,095 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 2,765 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 2,364 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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P26 WAM is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc 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 P26 WAM, 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 P26 WAM registered?

P26 WAM is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P26 WAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P26 WAM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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