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P3 AVE

1997 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

175,601 mi
Last recorded175,601 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 AVE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 175,601 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 175,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 175,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 175,340 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank brackets corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 175,269 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 175,218 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 175,028 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 174,768 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 174,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 174,397 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 174,390 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 174,214 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 174,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 173,234 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 173,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 171,742 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 171,726 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 167,521 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 167,521 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 161,817 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 155,449 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 148,801 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 135,810 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 127,889 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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P3 AVE 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 70.8%.

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 P3 AVE, 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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P3 AVE is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 July 1997.

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