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P383 PGU

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,334 mi
Last recorded103,334 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 PGU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 103,334 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 101,674 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 98,277 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 98,277 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 92,792 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 92,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 92,390 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 90,787 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2009 90,783 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 21 May 2008 89,711 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 89,689 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 85,773 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 81,025 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 81,018 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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P383 PGU is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P383 PGU, 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 P383 PGU registered?

P383 PGU is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P383 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P383 PGU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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