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P501 AFG

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,134 mi
Last recorded105,134 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 AFG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 105,134 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 105,133 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 91,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 lens pitted (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2016 81,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% dim (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% dim (1.1.A.3b)

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

both sides dim

Pass 7 Sep 2015 71,225 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 4 Sep 2014 61,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 52,461 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 52,080 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 52,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 52,055 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 52,033 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 50,994 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 50,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 50,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside door mirror damaged

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 11 Feb 2009 50,247 miles

offside door mirror damaged

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 26 Jan 2008 46,384 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 41,766 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 37,141 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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P501 AFG is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P501 AFG, 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 P501 AFG registered?

P501 AFG is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P501 AFG safe to buy?

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