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P297 KUD

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,892 mi
Last recorded150,892 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 KUD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 150,892 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 150,892 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 144,532 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 128,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 96,360 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2011 96,253 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2006 89,782 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 89,782 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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P297 KUD is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc 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 P297 KUD, 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 P297 KUD registered?

P297 KUD is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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