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P346 CCW

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,707 mi
Last recorded97,707 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP346 CCW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 97,707 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2020 97,683 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 97,090 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 96,252 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 95,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 94,004 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 91,901 miles

o/s/f brake backing sheild partly corrodded away

offside rear hand brake noisy when applied

Pass 19 Apr 2012 85,694 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 85,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre tread 1.6mm on limmit inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,072 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 76,721 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 76,714 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 63,186 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 60,506 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 55,232 miles

advise rear exhaust box corroded

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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P346 CCW is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P346 CCW, 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 P346 CCW registered?

P346 CCW is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P346 CCW safe to buy?

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