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P476 RSX

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,712 mi
Last recorded81,712 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP476 RSX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 81,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2014 81,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 77,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

front reg plate cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2012 73,276 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 68,691 miles

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

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

airbag warning lamp lit on dashboard

Fail 14 Apr 2010 64,382 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 64,382 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 61,141 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 61,141 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2008 56,139 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 56,139 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 49,906 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)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 40,775 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 40,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P476 RSX 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 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P476 RSX, 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 P476 RSX registered?

P476 RSX is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P476 RSX safe to buy?

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