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P390 YVL

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,805 mi
Last recorded85,805 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP390 YVL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 85,805 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 84,050 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 83,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 83,742 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 83,709 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 83,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2020 83,439 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 83,279 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 83,127 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 82,925 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 82,894 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 82,704 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.2.6)

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 82,193 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 82,193 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 81,222 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 80,035 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 78,443 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 76,244 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 72,486 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 67,251 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 60,345 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 53,789 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 47,420 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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P390 YVL is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P390 YVL, 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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P390 YVL is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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