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P334 PLR

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,764 mi
Last recorded76,764 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP334 PLR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 76,764 miles

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 10 Sep 2015 70,380 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 8 Sep 2015 70,317 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 19 Sep 2014 65,190 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 62,585 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 62,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 60,589 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 58,422 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 55,617 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 55,565 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 52,688 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 49,873 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 47,225 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 47,225 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 45,299 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 41,860 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)

nail in tyre

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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P334 PLR is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P334 PLR, 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 P334 PLR registered?

P334 PLR is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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