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P346 PGU

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,176 mi
Last recorded39,176 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP346 PGU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 39,176 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 38,685 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 38,493 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 38,284 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 37,903 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 37,578 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 36,891 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 34,262 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 32,827 miles

Offside seat belt slow to rewind

Pass 13 Jul 2015 32,021 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

both front seats have forwards and backwards play in runners

Pass 9 Jul 2014 31,686 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 31,202 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 30,632 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 29,373 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 29,014 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 28,798 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 28,606 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 27,564 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 27,052 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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P346 PGU is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P346 PGU registered?

P346 PGU is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P346 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P346 PGU shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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