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P48 VMR

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

30,505 mi
Last recorded30,505 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 VMR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 30,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 30,421 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair application (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2022 30,419 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair application (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 30,329 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low, approximately 3mm

Plastic covers and under trays fitted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and offside rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 30,155 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 26 May 2020 30,148 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2019 29,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 29,862 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 29,767 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 29,766 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 29,732 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside screen washer weak

Pass 16 May 2016 29,683 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 29,657 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 May 2014 29,621 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 29,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing low

wiper blades poor

Pass 29 May 2012 29,517 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2011 29,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2011 29,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 28,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 27,567 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 18 May 2009 27,567 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 22 May 2008 26,944 miles

Nearside rear tyre approaching wear indicators

Pass 14 May 2007 25,943 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 24,933 miles

nearside front fog light lens cracked

slight exhaust blow from centre joint

Pass 18 May 2005 23,623 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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P48 VMR 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 76%.

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 P48 VMR, 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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P48 VMR is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P48 VMR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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