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P275 XGJ

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,937 mi
Last recorded29,937 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP275 XGJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 29,937 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 29,937 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear sub frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Oct 2006 27,206 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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P275 XGJ is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P275 XGJ, 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 P275 XGJ registered?

P275 XGJ is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P275 XGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P275 XGJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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