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P292 KEO

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

59,289 mi
Last recorded59,289 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP292 KEO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 59,289 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod ball joint ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, transmission and differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Non-obligatory stop lamp, upto 1/2 inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 59,287 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s + o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear, n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod ball joint ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, transmission and differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Non-obligatory stop lamp, upto 1/2 inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 57,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2024 57,324 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

slight oil leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2023 53,697 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 53,694 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 49,556 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perrished

Pass 24 Feb 2021 49,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 19 Feb 2020 47,690 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 47,121 miles

Drivers seat insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passengers seat insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2018 45,406 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 44,767 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 42,762 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 42,824 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 42,819 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 40,318 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 37,279 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 35,360 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,909 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 33,906 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 31,633 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 31,628 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)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 30,326 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 30,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,318 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 28,314 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 26,368 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,033 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 24,344 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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P292 KEO is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KEO, 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 KEO is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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