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P517 FOD

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,814 mi
Last recorded65,814 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 FOD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 65,814 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 65,753 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight surface corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2022 65,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2021 65,122 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 64,737 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 63,325 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 62,673 miles

oil leaks

Fail 16 Jul 2018 62,673 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

oil leaks

Pass 29 Jun 2017 59,956 miles

oil leaks

Fail 28 Jun 2017 59,956 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leaks

Pass 14 Jul 2016 58,648 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 56,266 miles

all four tyres perished

offside rear wishbone corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 54,254 miles

All tyres perished

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 53,895 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 51,820 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 51,820 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 51,201 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 50,037 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 47,600 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 46,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2006 43,865 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P517 FOD is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P517 FOD, 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 P517 FOD registered?

P517 FOD is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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