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P304 POT

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,047 mi
Last recorded107,047 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 POT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 107,047 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 104,564 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 104,564 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 102,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 99,603 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 97,942 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 96,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and n/sfront (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill o/s rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 96,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s n/s outer sill

Fail 17 Mar 2020 96,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s n/s outer sill

Pass 1 Apr 2019 94,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 93,233 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 90,905 miles

o/s/f tyre edge low

Pass 9 Jun 2015 90,243 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 88,839 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 87,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 87,594 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 86,102 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 23 May 2011 84,075 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 81,760 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s handbrake cable corroded

Fail 12 May 2010 81,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s handbrake cable corroded

Pass 7 May 2009 80,252 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner front brake pads worn to approx,4 to 6mm.

Nearside and offside front lower swivel joints both have lateral and vertical movement.

Nearside handbrake cable outer casing corroded.

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside front seat belt slow to retract.

Offside rear inner brake pad worn to approx,3 to 5mm.

Offside-inner steering rack joint worn.

Raised centre brake light has one bulb not working.

Pass 1 May 2008 78,440 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 75,898 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 11 May 2006 72,968 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 72,968 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

wear steering,susp.and axle components.

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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P304 POT is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P304 POT, 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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P304 POT is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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