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P354 KLS

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

99,479 mi
Last recorded99,479 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP354 KLS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc
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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 99,479 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

m anufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Fail 10 Jun 2022 99,479 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

m anufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 17 Jun 2021 99,071 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides corroded slightly (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 99,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive mist of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides corroded slightly (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 98,690 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose bush collapsed (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside PARKING BRAKE CABLE CASING CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside PARKING BRAKE CABLE CASING CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated excessive travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 19 May 2020 98,690 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose bush collapsed (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside PARKING BRAKE CABLE CASING CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside PARKING BRAKE CABLE CASING CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated excessive travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 98,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaurst slincer tatty / corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 96,872 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 96,546 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 97,454 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 95,767 miles

Centre Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 94,642 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 90,035 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 90,034 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 82,674 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 82,674 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 77,217 miles

all brake pipes starting to rust,, oil leak, front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 2 Aug 2011 77,217 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all brake pipes starting to rust,, oil leak, front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 12 Aug 2010 71,993 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 71,927 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 67,918 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 67,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 63,986 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 58,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

prop shaft u.j slight play

steering column u.j slight play

Fail 17 Jul 2007 58,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

prop shaft rubber U.J deteriated

Pass 17 Jul 2007 58,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

prop shaft rubber U.J deteriated

Pass 5 Aug 2006 50,451 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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P354 KLS is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P354 KLS, 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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P354 KLS is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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