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P49 WDL

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,221 mi
Last recorded38,221 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 WDL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 38,221 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres splitting and cracking through treads

water ingress into offside headlamp

Fail 5 Feb 2009 38,221 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres splitting and cracking through treads

water ingress into offside headlamp

Pass 7 Dec 2007 31,135 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 27,657 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 23,763 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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P49 WDL is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P49 WDL, 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 P49 WDL registered?

P49 WDL is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P49 WDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P49 WDL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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