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P449 YGN

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,690 mi
Last recorded147,690 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP449 YGN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 147,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 147,570 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust mount broken

fuel tank straps corroded

headlamp lenses deteriorating

o/s/r brake caliper clip missing

Pass 1 Dec 2020 143,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel

Fail 25 Nov 2020 143,665 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel

Pass 22 May 2019 141,349 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 139,914 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2016 138,852 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 136,968 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 135,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 130,873 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 130,873 miles

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 130,115 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 19 May 2012 130,115 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 126,614 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 114,525 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 114,213 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 112,473 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 106,517 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 106,517 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 91,760 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 91,593 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P449 YGN is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P449 YGN, 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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P449 YGN is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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