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P446 BAP

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

31,357 mi
Last recorded31,357 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP446 BAP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 31,357 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 30,479 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 30,479 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 28,766 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 28,762 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 27,756 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 27,408 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 27,108 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 26,679 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 26,562 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 26,492 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 26,458 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 29,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2007 29,426 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

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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P446 BAP is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P446 BAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P446 BAP registered?

P446 BAP is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P446 BAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P446 BAP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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