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P302 ABB

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

36,482 mi
Last recorded36,482 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP302 ABB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 36,482 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 36,149 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 35,853 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 35,761 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 35,761 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2022 35,232 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides and associated linkages - surface corrosion due to lack of use (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion - all 4 (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2022 35,231 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides and associated linkages - surface corrosion due to lack of use (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion - all 4 (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 34,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides - Surface corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides lower arms and associated linkages - surface corrosion through lack of use (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides - inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 34,717 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 34,247 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 33,705 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 33,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 33,442 miles

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)

both rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2014 33,418 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 33,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 32,679 miles

battery is insecure

both front tyres have signs of inner/outer shoulder wear

rear brake discs are heavily corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2012 32,679 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

battery is insecure

both front tyres have signs of inner/outer shoulder wear

rear brake discs are heavily corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 29,692 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 26,483 miles

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 31 May 2009 22,226 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2009 22,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Fail 8 May 2008 20,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 20,270 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2006 9,653 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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P302 ABB is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P302 ABB, 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 P302 ABB registered?

P302 ABB is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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