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P299 TKX

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

103,835 mi
Last recorded103,835 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 TKX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 103,835 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 103,835 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 101,360 miles

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))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 101,360 miles

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 96,962 miles

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))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 96,943 miles

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 92,393 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 89,649 miles

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))

Fail 14 May 2019 89,649 miles

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))

Pass 8 May 2018 86,692 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 86,692 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2017 83,499 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 81,476 miles

Exhaust system corroding.

Rear discs corroding.

Rear pads getting low.

Fail 9 May 2016 81,476 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system corroding.

Rear discs corroding.

Rear pads getting low.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 80,553 miles

OS washer jet partially blocked

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 79,040 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 78,218 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 78,217 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 76,536 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 76,536 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 71,329 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2009 59,488 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 52,858 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 52,856 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2007 47,094 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 42,200 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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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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