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P381 YDS

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,142 mi
Last recorded113,142 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 113,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 May 2024 113,105 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged both front cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 108,848 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 108,723 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2018 107,469 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 106,524 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 104,418 miles

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

both brake hoses cracking

Pass 29 May 2015 101,367 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 96,657 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 93,072 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 91,161 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 85,976 miles

n/s/f tyre inner tread wearing down

Fail 8 Apr 2011 85,970 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre inner tread wearing down

Pass 31 Mar 2010 77,205 miles

slight wear on n/s/f tyre inner tread

Fail 29 Mar 2010 77,199 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre inner tread slight wear

Pass 27 Mar 2009 69,790 miles

o/s n/s/f wishbone rear bushes showing slight wear

Pass 7 Apr 2008 66,052 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 YDS 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 82.4%.

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 P381 YDS, 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 P381 YDS registered?

P381 YDS is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P381 YDS safe to buy?

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