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P45 BUB

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,474 mi
Last recorded47,474 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 BUB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 47,474 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 47,069 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 46,860 miles

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

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

o\s rear brake disc coeeoded

Pass 9 May 2014 46,640 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o\s wiper bladw poor

Pass 15 May 2013 46,428 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 45,990 miles

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

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

n\s and o\s headlight aim on lower limit

Pass 7 May 2011 45,729 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 45,728 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,242 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 44,904 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 43,794 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 43,792 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 42,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 38,318 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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P45 BUB is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P45 BUB, 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 P45 BUB registered?

P45 BUB is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P45 BUB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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