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P3 OMH

1996 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,313 mi
Last recorded48,313 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW Z3102,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 OMH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 48,313 miles

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

fuel tank carriers corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 47,161 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 39,014 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 39,014 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 38,052 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,145 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion inrear brake discs

Pass 20 Apr 2010 35,794 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 31,461 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 29,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 28,102 miles

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

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

corrosion in power steering pipes

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 OMH is a 1996 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1996 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 102,613 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 OMH, 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 30 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 OMH registered?

P3 OMH is a 1996 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P3 OMH safe to buy?

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