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P490 AWV

1996 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,914 mi
Last recorded42,914 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW Z3102,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 AWV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 3 Jan 2008 42,914 miles

rear brake pads look low

vehicle is fitted with headlight upkick deflectors

Pass 27 Feb 2007 37,712 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pads worn to approx,5 to 7mm.

Pass 3 Mar 2006 28,172 miles

O/S and N/S wing repeaters slightly faded to white.

Right hand dip beam headlamps fitted with convertion mask on n/s and o/s headlamp glasses

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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P490 AWV is a 1996 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 102,613 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 P490 AWV, 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 30 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P490 AWV registered?

P490 AWV is a 1996 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P490 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P490 AWV shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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