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P288 FNX

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,886 mi
Last recorded36,886 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 FNX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 36,886 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 36,654 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 36,462 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 35,969 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 35,068 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 34,740 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 34,588 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 34,251 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 33,863 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 33,685 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 33,677 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 31,958 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 30,696 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 29,696 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 27,878 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 25,823 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 24,659 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 22,553 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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P288 FNX is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P288 FNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P288 FNX registered?

P288 FNX is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P288 FNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P288 FNX shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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