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P406 UFM

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,668 mi
Last recorded94,668 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 UFM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 94,668 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 91,614 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 91,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 89,121 miles

airbag light inoperative

Fail 26 Nov 2013 89,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

airbag light inoperative

Pass 21 Nov 2012 84,772 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 84,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 13 Dec 2011 81,911 miles

Oil leak

front tyres deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2011 81,911 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2010 78,065 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 73,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 66,032 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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P406 UFM is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P406 UFM, 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 P406 UFM registered?

P406 UFM is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P406 UFM safe to buy?

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