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P423 YAE

1997 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,281 mi
Last recorded81,281 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 YAE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2010 81,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 76,374 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 75,225 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 72,215 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 69,087 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 69,087 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 63,727 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 63,658 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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P423 YAE is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P423 YAE, 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 P423 YAE registered?

P423 YAE is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P423 YAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P423 YAE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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