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P279 GDV

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,816 mi
Last recorded123,816 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 GDV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 123,816 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 122,436 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan/ outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 122,416 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorpan/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan/ outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 120,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 118,152 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 118,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021

Nearside parking brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 25 Jun 2020 110,533 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 110,533 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 109,580 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 107,371 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush also slight play in balljoint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 107,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure loose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush also slight play in balljoint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 101,458 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 97,846 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 97,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 93,321 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 88,537 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 88,527 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 82,187 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 75,538 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 69,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all discs slightly worn and pitted

anti roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre slightly perished

slight play in offside rack end

slight under body and exhaust corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2011 69,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all discs slightly worn and pitted

anti roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre slightly perished

slight play in offside rack end

slight under body and exhaust corrosion

Pass 6 May 2010 69,100 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 67,528 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 65,559 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 65,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight wear in offside of steering rack

Pass 27 Jan 2007 63,888 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 63,888 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 59,636 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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P279 GDV is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P279 GDV, 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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P279 GDV is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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