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P361 AWU

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,364 mi
Last recorded114,364 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP361 AWU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 114,364 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 110,939 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 106,085 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 106,085 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 101,778 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 101,778 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 89,767 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 83,582 miles

drivers door mirror slightly damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2010 83,582 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

drivers door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2009 82,501 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 78,922 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 74,610 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 70,509 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 70,509 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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P361 AWU is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P361 AWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P361 AWU registered?

P361 AWU is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P361 AWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P361 AWU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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