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P381 AAB

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,619 mi
Last recorded138,619 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP381 AAB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 138,619 miles

Front exhaust clamp broken (corroded)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear underside of vehicle slight corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2019 138,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust clamp broken (corroded)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear underside of vehicle slight corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 May 2018 124,831 miles

under trays fitted unable to fully check under side.

Fail 25 May 2018 124,831 miles

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

under trays fitted unable to fully check under side.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 117,772 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 117,510 miles

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

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

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

all suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2014 117,254 miles

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

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

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

o/s/ & n/s rear wishbones corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 117,254 miles

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

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

o/s/ & n/s rear wishbones corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 116,384 miles

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

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

front suspension surface corrosion

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2012 115,373 miles

front suspension components corroding

n/s/rear wishbone corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 114,352 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 114,352 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 113,926 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 113,036 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 106,887 miles

rear tail box corroded

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 11 Jan 2007 99,417 miles

o/s/f head light pattern not very clear due to scratch on head light

rear tail box coroded and blowing slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2006 91,813 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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P381 AAB is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P381 AAB, 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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P381 AAB is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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