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P2 FHW

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,188 mi
Last recorded117,188 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 FHW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 117,188 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under side of car oiled

Fail 24 Mar 2021 117,188 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

under side of car oiled

Pass 27 Nov 2018 117,107 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 116,906 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 116,442 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 115,753 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 111,738 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 107,512 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 103,640 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 99,470 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 99,470 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 94,250 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2009 88,281 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 81,724 miles

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

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 27 Oct 2007 75,184 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 71,085 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 67,210 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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P2 FHW is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P2 FHW, 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 P2 FHW registered?

P2 FHW is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P2 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P2 FHW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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