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P274 OFM

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,545 mi
Last recorded83,545 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 OFM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2025 83,545 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear diff mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 81,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear diff frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear under suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 79,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 79,530 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2016 78,847 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 76,101 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 74,925 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakepipes at rear are slightly corroded.

slight play on both front wishbone bushes

Pass 23 Sep 2013 72,945 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracks in outer sidwall

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 70,721 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre have slight cracks in outer sidwall

Fail 4 Oct 2012 70,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre have slight cracks in outer sidwall

Pass 20 Sep 2011 69,603 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 69,144 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 68,714 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 67,511 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 65,721 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 64,794 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 62,798 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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P274 OFM is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P274 OFM, 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 P274 OFM registered?

P274 OFM is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P274 OFM safe to buy?

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