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P3 KWG

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,370 mi
Last recorded84,370 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 KWG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 84,370 miles

Front exhaust pipe braket rusted & in poor condition

Oil leak from engine

Rear brake pads getting low (Discs slightly poor)

Slight exhaust blow at rear box & front pipe

Slight play in O/S inner track rod

Fail 19 Jan 2015 84,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust pipe braket rusted & in poor condition

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

Oil leak from engine

Rear brake pads getting low (Discs slightly poor)

Slight exhaust blow at rear box & front pipe

Slight play in O/S inner track rod

Pass 24 Jan 2014 79,526 miles

Drivers door mirror poorly secured

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R tyre getting low

Oil leak from engine

Rear brake pads getting low (Discs poor)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Tank cap seal slightly perished

Pass 30 Jan 2013 72,316 miles

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

fuel cap seal starting to perish

o/s/f wing mirror slightly insecure

Fail 22 Jan 2013 72,197 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

fuel cap seal starting to perish

o/s/f wing mirror slightly insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2012 63,477 miles

Both rear tyres starting to get low

Rear exhaust box in slightly poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2010 55,403 miles

Drivers door mirror slightly insecure

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2009 49,907 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear axle mounting bushes in slightly poor condition

Rear brake discs in slightly poor condition

Slight movement in drivers door mirror fixing

Slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 3 Dec 2008 42,492 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 42,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2007 37,236 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 35,201 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 33,887 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 KWG is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KWG, 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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What year was P3 KWG registered?

P3 KWG is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 April 1997.

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