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P322 LBA

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

58,921 mi
Last recorded58,921 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP322 LBA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 58,921 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 58,899 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 58,891 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 58,884 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 58,881 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 58,797 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 58,787 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 58,266 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 58,137 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 57,968 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 57,436 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 57,167 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 57,000 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 56,479 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 55,020 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 54,310 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 53,878 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 53,822 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 48,290 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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P322 LBA is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P322 LBA, 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 P322 LBA registered?

P322 LBA is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P322 LBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P322 LBA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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