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P428 SVF

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,248 mi
Last recorded86,248 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP428 SVF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 86,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 82,899 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 82,899 miles

Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 71,324 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 71,306 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 71,039 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 70,863 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 70,570 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 2 May 2018 70,570 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 70,206 miles

Oil leak Engine and Gearbox

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 69,727 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 65,260 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 65,260 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2014 63,671 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 63,032 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 62,303 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 60,702 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 59,698 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 58,673 miles

o/s/r shock noisy...front wiper blades poor...crank oil seal weeping...rear tyre treads low

Pass 29 Mar 2008 57,610 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 55,561 miles

Oil leak

sump tray damaged †

Fail 12 Nov 2005 52,120 miles

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r handbrake effort slightly low †

oil leak

slight play in steering rack †

Pass 12 Nov 2005 52,120 miles

o/s/r handbrake effort slightly low †

oil leak

slight play in steering rack †

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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P428 SVF is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P428 SVF, 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 P428 SVF registered?

P428 SVF is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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