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P422 MLE

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

50,709 mi
Last recorded50,709 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP422 MLE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 50,709 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 50,677 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill front corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 50,656 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 50,849 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 50,613 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 50,482 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 50,482 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 50,271 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded (not excessive)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 50,256 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded (not excessive)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 49,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front seat has slight movement

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 49,850 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front seat has slight movement

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 49,329 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 49,329 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 48,657 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 47,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 47,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure fouling on wishbone (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 47,298 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 47,298 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 46,546 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes greased unable to carry out a detailed inspection

offside door check strap loose

Fail 31 Jan 2014 46,535 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes greased unable to carry out a detailed inspection

offside door check strap loose

Pass 15 Feb 2013 45,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 44,511 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 44,511 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,584 miles

Offside window will not wind down.

Fail 23 Mar 2011 43,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside window will not wind down.

Sidewall damage offside front tyre.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 42,514 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all metal brake pipes coated in grease

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

Pass 17 Feb 2009 41,628 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 51,481 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 40,624 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 38,393 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 36,998 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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P422 MLE is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 P422 MLE, 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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P422 MLE is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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