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P36 TMW

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

82,436 mi
Last recorded82,436 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP36 TMW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 82,436 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Slight corrosion n/s and o/s/f floor area.

Pass 2 Sep 2024 82,173 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 81,842 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 81,297 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 80,869 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 80,151 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 80,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 80,117 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 78,661 miles

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

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 10 Mar 2017 68,873 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 67,974 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 66,970 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 66,970 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 64,811 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 59,844 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 59,434 miles

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

sidewalls on both front tyres in poor condition

Fail 29 Oct 2012 59,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

sidewalls on both front tyres in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2011 58,918 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre sidewall in poor condition

n/s rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

o/s front tyre sidewall in poor condition

Pass 11 Nov 2010 57,120 miles

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

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

slight cracking to sidewalls on front tyres

Pass 13 Nov 2009 55,536 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 53,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 50,767 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 48,040 miles

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

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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P36 TMW is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P36 TMW, 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 P36 TMW registered?

P36 TMW is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P36 TMW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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