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P286 LBA

1997 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,914 mi
Last recorded115,914 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 LBA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 115,914 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

car set up as a track day car but all so used on road. was told they disconnect abs and traction control but no lights on at time of mot test.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 112,496 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 109,406 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 88,983 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 80,638 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 80,638 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 77,158 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 75,976 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 72,670 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 72,670 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 69,202 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 67,436 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 65,033 miles

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

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

Wear noted in both front outer ball joints

Fail 28 Mar 2008 65,033 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Wear noted in both front outer ball joints

Pass 12 Aug 2006 64,507 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

O/S handbrake cable split and bunching slightly.

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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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P286 LBA is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P286 LBA, 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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P286 LBA is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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