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P289 YGC

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,325 mi
Last recorded112,325 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 YGC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 112,325 miles

Offside Front oil leak

Offside Rear Upper water drain off blocked c auseing water to stay in boot lid were roof retracts.

Pass 28 May 2014

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Milometer bulb inoperative

Oil leak

Temperature gauge going high

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Water in boot

Fail 24 May 2014

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Milometer bulb inoperative

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Water in boot

Pass 22 May 2013

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

os window does not go down

Pass 23 May 2012 92,616 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 92,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 86,624 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 86,902 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 86,902 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 84,092 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 81,674 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 79,062 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 75,960 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant level low

engine oil below minimum/black

gearbox oil weep

slight play in steering arms

undertrays fitted (unable to check some items)

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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P289 YGC is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P289 YGC, 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 P289 YGC registered?

P289 YGC is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P289 YGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P289 YGC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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