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P405 DDF

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,990 mi
Last recorded31,990 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP405 DDF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 31,990 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 31,665 miles

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2009 31,226 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven.

Front brakes inbalanced by 10%.

Fail 6 Apr 2009 31,226 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake application slightly uneven.

Front brakes inbalanced by 10%.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 28,487 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 28,095 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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P405 DDF is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P405 DDF, 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 P405 DDF registered?

P405 DDF is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P405 DDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P405 DDF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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