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P292 EBB

1997 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,644 mi
Last recorded35,644 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP292 EBB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 35,644 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 35,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit deteriorated and cracks. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 84,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 33,043 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 28,956 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 27,039 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 26,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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P292 EBB is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P292 EBB, 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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P292 EBB is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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