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P39 ABV

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,585 mi
Last recorded127,585 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP39 ABV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 127,585 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

both under sills in the front are slightly corroded

surface rust and corrosion under body of vehicle and on front and rear suspension components

Pass 28 Dec 2016 126,088 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 124,524 miles

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

Offside Front seat worn

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 124,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 28 Jul 2014 122,761 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 122,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 120,568 miles

BOTH SILLS STARTING TO RUST

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 117,929 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulder nearly smooth

Pass 3 May 2011 110,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

surface corrosion rear discs

Fail 3 May 2011 110,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

surface corrosion rear discs

Pass 7 May 2010 103,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 May 2010 103,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 93,601 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2009 93,600 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 84,863 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 84,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2007 75,325 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 65,421 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 65,367 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres worn to inner edges

offside rear outer cv boot perrished

small amount of movement in offside steering

Pass 21 Jun 2005 57,733 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 57,364 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

OFFSIDE REAR CV BOOT SPLIT AND JOINT DRY AND NOISEY

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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P39 ABV is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P39 ABV, 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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P39 ABV is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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