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P50 SDW

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,779 mi
Last recorded83,779 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 SDW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 83,779 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 83,779 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 83,673 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 83,326 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 83,203 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 82,935 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 82,655 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 82,587 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 82,383 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 81,619 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 81,138 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 79,772 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 78,571 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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P50 SDW is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P50 SDW, 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 P50 SDW registered?

P50 SDW is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P50 SDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P50 SDW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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