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P43 BCX

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,300 mi
Last recorded72,300 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 BCX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 72,300 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust mounting broken

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 71,135 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust gearbox mounting broken

Pass 7 Oct 2013 70,001 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 68,677 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 67,439 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 65,905 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 64,643 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 64,623 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 63,421 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 61,881 miles

front & rear brake pads approx 80% worn

Fail 23 Oct 2007 61,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front & rear brake pads approx 80% worn

tracking

Pass 27 Oct 2006 59,864 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 57,683 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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P43 BCX is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P43 BCX, 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 P43 BCX registered?

P43 BCX is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P43 BCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P43 BCX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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