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P3 MRM

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

22,213 mi
Last recorded22,213 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 MRM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 22,213 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 22,211 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread just over 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 22,175 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all x 4 tyre valves (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 May 2022 22,015 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 x tyre valves cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 22,013 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 21,912 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 21,621 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 21,457 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 21,223 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 21,028 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Jul 2015 21,026 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Jul 2014 20,863 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 20,770 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 20,770 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 20,660 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre small cut in tread

Pass 22 Jun 2011 20,655 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 20,532 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 20,350 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 20,246 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 20,197 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 19,847 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 MRM is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MRM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P3 MRM registered?

P3 MRM is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P3 MRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 MRM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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