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P507 BCX

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,647 mi
Last recorded73,647 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP507 BCX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 73,647 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 73,641 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 71,450 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 71,442 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 71,125 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 70,342 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 70,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 70,318 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 70,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle required under body sealant.

Pass 15 Dec 2017 68,218 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 68,216 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 68,191 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2015 68,084 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 68,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2014 67,355 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 67,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2013 64,374 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 64,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2012 60,624 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 60,624 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 59,188 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 59,188 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 56,776 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 56,776 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 53,147 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 53,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 47,842 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 47,842 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2006 43,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 43,814 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P507 BCX is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P507 BCX, 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 P507 BCX registered?

P507 BCX is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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