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P360 AWW

1997 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP360 AWW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear slight movement in subframe mounting bushes

Offside Front poor beam pattern from headlamp

Offside Rear slight movement in subframe mounting bush

corrosion on metal fuel pipes going to fuel filter

Fail 6 Oct 2018

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear slight movement in subframe mounting bushes

Offside Front poor beam pattern from headlamp

Offside Rear slight movement in subframe mounting bush

corrosion on metal fuel pipes going to fuel filter

Fail 18 Jul 2018 130,394 miles

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering tie rod worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear heavy corrosion on suspension arm

Nearside Rear movement in subframe mounting bushes

Offside Front poor beam pattern from headlamp

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear heavy corrosion on suspension arm

Offside Rear movement in subframe mouting bush

centre exhaust hanger missing

corrosion on metal fuel pipes going to fuel filter

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Pass 3 Aug 2016 127,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 127,620 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 116,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 116,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 107,836 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 107,836 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 107,070 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 106,044 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Fail 4 Jul 2012 106,044 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Pass 8 Jul 2011 102,017 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 102,015 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering fluid leak not possible to establish source due to presence of the engine bottom shields

Pass 3 Aug 2010 90,370 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 90,370 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 83,516 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 79,489 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 75,596 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f/ tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 23 Aug 2006 71,401 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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P360 AWW is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P360 AWW, 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 P360 AWW registered?

P360 AWW is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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