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P294 OSD

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,039 mi
Last recorded76,039 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 OSD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 76,039 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 69,488 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 65,604 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 65,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

hand brake cable rubbing on n/s/r drive shaft

Pass 14 Feb 2008 63,374 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 63,367 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 60,482 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 52,448 miles

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

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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P294 OSD is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P294 OSD, 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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What year was P294 OSD registered?

P294 OSD is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 March 1997.

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