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P373 OKP

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,732 mi
Last recorded26,732 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP373 OKP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 26,732 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 25,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2025 25,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 25,212 miles

Offside Front headlight showing slight signs of deterioration to outer lens - remedial action advised

Pass 11 Jan 2022 24,173 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 23,878 miles

Front engine oil leak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 23,690 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 23,690 miles

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2016 20,770 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 19,181 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 17,189 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 15,860 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 13,174 miles

All 4 tyres perished advise replacing

Pass 20 Mar 2010 11,800 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 10,238 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 8,263 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 7,254 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 6,527 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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P373 OKP is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P373 OKP, 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 P373 OKP registered?

P373 OKP is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P373 OKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P373 OKP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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