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P391 ODA

1997 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,789 mi
Last recorded82,789 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 ODA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 82,789 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 82,482 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 82,145 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 82,095 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 81,891 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 81,393 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 80,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f washer jet weak.Windscreen still clears

Pass 8 May 2019 79,398 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 78,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 77,269 miles

Clutch bearing noisy

Pass 4 Apr 2016 76,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f w/blade splitting

Pass 13 Apr 2015 74,443 miles

o/s/f w/blade splitting

Pass 30 Apr 2014 73,262 miles

Pad sensor light on

Pass 4 May 2013 71,904 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,115 miles

F/wipers splitting

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack arms

Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,341 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 68,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

centre exhaust mounting not connected

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2010 61,884 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 54,601 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 54,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake pads look low and will require replacement shortly

rear pads half worn

Pass 7 Apr 2008 47,666 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 43,070 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 42,341 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 38,970 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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P391 ODA is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P391 ODA, 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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P391 ODA is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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