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P391 PGU

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,631 mi
Last recorded113,631 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 PGU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 113,631 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Slight oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2024 113,631 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2023 111,984 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 109,447 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 106,121 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 101,936 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 100,362 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 97,071 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 91,539 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 84,661 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 84,661 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 76,519 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 72,853 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 72,853 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 69,036 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 64,632 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 62,046 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 60,742 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 60,742 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 55,528 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 53,521 miles

Fan belt slight deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2007 53,521 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

fan belt slight deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2006 52,241 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 52,241 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 PGU is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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.

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P391 PGU is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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