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P347 GPH

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,822 mi
Last recorded67,822 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP347 GPH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 67,822 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (2.7.3)

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 65,701 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 62,245 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 62,245 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 58,989 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 53,614 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 50,802 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 48,805 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 47,394 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 46,148 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 44,938 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 43,486 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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P347 GPH is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P347 GPH, 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 P347 GPH registered?

P347 GPH is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P347 GPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P347 GPH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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