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P356 LAK

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,780 mi
Last recorded133,780 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 LAK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2019 133,780 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joiner to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

nearside outer sill front jacking point corroded/ missing

nearside rear outer brake pad slightly low

slight blow on rear section of exhaust on metal mounting bracket

Pass 13 Aug 2018 128,463 miles

front and rear suspension components becoming corroded

offside and nearside sills becoming corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2018 128,463 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front and rear suspension components becoming corroded

offside and nearside sills becoming corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2017 123,900 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight lip on front brake discs

Fail 7 Aug 2017 123,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working very dim (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flatblade (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread damaged (6.3.4b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 5 Aug 2016 118,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 112,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 106,274 miles

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

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

both rear shock top mounts slightly deteriorated

handbrake cable outer sleeves in poor condition

Fail 16 Aug 2014 106,274 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear shock top mounts slightly deteriorated

brake fluid level below max

handbrake cable outer sleeves in poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2013 100,904 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2013 100,904 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 96,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

offside sidelight dim

Pass 17 Aug 2011 90,763 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2010 84,782 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 84,007 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

under sheilds preventing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2008 82,584 miles

slight play in both front bottom ball joints rear exhaust getting rusty

Fail 14 Aug 2008 82,584 miles

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

slight play in both front bottom ball joints rear exhaust getting rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2007 81,113 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 81,113 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 78,984 miles

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

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

suspect air-con receiver dryer pos leak,traces of dye in that area

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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P356 LAK is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P356 LAK, 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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P356 LAK is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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