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P331 MLE

1996 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,704 mi
Last recorded58,704 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 BMW Z3102,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP331 MLE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2021 58,704 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 58,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 57,735 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 57,446 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 57,228 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 56,949 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 56,409 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 56,014 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 53,259 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 51,886 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 47,381 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 45,629 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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P331 MLE is a 1996 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 102,613 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 P331 MLE, 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 30 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P331 MLE registered?

P331 MLE is a 1996 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P331 MLE safe to buy?

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