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P350 DBW

1997 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,408 mi
Last recorded89,408 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP350 DBW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2025 89,408 miles

Body has an unsafe modification hole along offside sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Body has an unsafe modification holes along nearside sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust fouling chassis (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 23 Aug 2023 88,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 87,931 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 86,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 86,227 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 1 Nov 2019 86,197 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 86,194 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 86,193 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle bush bracket (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 85,147 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi-hose to valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 83,719 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 81,907 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 81,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 80,395 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 78,007 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 75,394 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 71,603 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 69,024 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 61,798 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 57,296 miles

o/s/r axle bush slight wearing of rubber bush

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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P350 DBW is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P350 DBW, 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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P350 DBW is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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