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P453 ENU

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

78,273 mi
Last recorded78,273 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP453 ENU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 78,273 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 75,051 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 75,051 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 74,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 71,529 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 68,984 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 68,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 66,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on rear trailing arms (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slight on fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 64,921 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 63,783 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 62,532 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 61,094 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 60,850 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 60,844 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 59,829 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 59,829 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 58,385 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 56,930 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 55,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 52,648 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 50,531 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 50,010 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 48,848 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 47,845 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 46,358 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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P453 ENU is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P453 ENU, 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 P453 ENU registered?

P453 ENU is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P453 ENU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P453 ENU shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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