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P298 AFE

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,700 mi
Last recorded85,700 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP298 AFE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2022 85,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 81,101 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear and both front to rear + both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded and deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear both sides floor sill and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside hand brake has slightly low effort

Fail 9 Jun 2021 81,086 miles

Brake performance not tested broken drive belt (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested broken auxiliary drive belt (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear and both front to rear + both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded and deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear both sides floor sill and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 79,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

both sills corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2017 79,644 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/16W (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

both sills corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 74,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/50/16W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

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

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside sill corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2016 74,724 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/50/16W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

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

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside sill corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 73,397 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills corroded

broken exhaust bracket

Fail 6 Nov 2015 73,397 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working none (1.1.C.1d)

both outer sills corroded

broken exhaust bracket

Pass 24 Oct 2014 72,118 miles

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

outer sill covers corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 70,226 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 67,777 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 65,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 65,498 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 62,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 62,885 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 60,891 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 59,984 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 59,106 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 57,790 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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P298 AFE is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P298 AFE, 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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P298 AFE is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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