MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front flexible brake hoses perishing
corrosion starting to rear metal brake pipes
rear brake discs corroding
rear tyres wearing on the inner edges
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P485 AWU is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 P485 AWU, 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 P485 AWU registered?
P485 AWU is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P485 AWU safe to buy?
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