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P388 OKK

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,815 mi
Last recorded87,815 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 OKK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 May 2010 87,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light stays on

Pass 10 May 2010 87,815 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light stays on

Pass 2 Apr 2009 86,179 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 83,877 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

harard switch sticking

Pass 14 Jul 2006 79,512 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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P388 OKK is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P388 OKK, 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 P388 OKK registered?

P388 OKK is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P388 OKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P388 OKK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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