MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,835 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Cosmetic sills rotten but structural inner is corroded but not excessively
Front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated
Front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded
Oil leak
Poor headlamp beam images
Rear subframe bushes quite badly deteriorated
Signs of tyre contact on front inner wings, not touching when static on full lock
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Cosmetic sills rotten but structural inner is corroded but not excessively
Front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated
Front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded
Oil leak
Poor headlamp beam images
Rear subframe bushes quite badly deteriorated
Signs of tyre contact on front inner wings, not touching when static on full lock
Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak from engine
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view B zone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 205 50 16 w (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake hoses corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear jaacking points corroded inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust system insecure braket broken away (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak from engine
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view B zone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 205 50 16 w (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake hoses corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear jaacking points corroded inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system corroding.
Rear discs corroding.
Rear pads getting low.
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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust system corroding.
Rear discs corroding.
Rear pads getting low.
OS washer jet partially blocked
rear silencer corroded
front registration plate slightly damaged
rear exhaust corroded
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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P299 TKX is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 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 P299 TKX, 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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P299 TKX is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 March 1997.
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