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P303 YGN

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,007 mi
Last recorded104,007 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 YGN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 104,007 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 103,728 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 105,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 102,844 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 102,016 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 101,048 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 99,546 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 99,546 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 98,465 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 95,684 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2014 95,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light flashing. Pads ok

Pass 16 Jul 2013 92,460 miles

oil all under the engine

steering damp

Fail 18 Jul 2012 89,717 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

bad oil leak

nearside rear hand brake cable has worn through the outer casing

signs of wear on both the rear shock top mount bushs

signs of wear on the nearside front tie bar bush

slight travel on the parking brake, may require adjustment soon

steering damp

Pass 18 Jul 2012 89,717 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bad oil leak

nearside rear hand brake cable has worn through the outer casing

signs of wear on both the rear shock top mount bushs

signs of wear on the nearside front tie bar bush

slight travel on the parking brake, may require adjustment soon

steering damp

Pass 20 Jul 2011 86,526 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 83,385 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 83,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre starting to crack around outer edge of tyre wall

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to crack around outer edge of tyre wall

Pass 10 Jul 2009 80,508 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 79,642 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 79,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 77,584 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 74,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P303 YGN is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P303 YGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P303 YGN registered?

P303 YGN is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P303 YGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P303 YGN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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