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P522 OAK

1997 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

52,580 mi
Last recorded52,580 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 OAK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 52,580 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 52,256 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 51,786 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 51,515 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 51,019 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 50,664 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 50,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 50,144 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 49,885 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s front + front to rear + rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 49,525 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 49,008 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear + rear (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded n/s o/s rear slightly (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear section slightly corroded

n/s front side light lamp slightly cracked + incorrectly fitted

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone ball joint rubber bondings

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes

Pass 15 Jun 2015 48,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded ( greased o/s to n/s rear )

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 47,460 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear section slightly corroded

n/s o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edges

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone ball joint rubber bondings

Pass 21 May 2013 46,141 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres slightly mishapen

Pass 29 May 2012 43,590 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play n/s front anti roll bar inner d-bush

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone ball joint rubber bondings

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

Pass 14 Jun 2011 42,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhuast front pipe clamp corroding slightly

gearbox selector shaft seal leaking slightly

handbrake imbalanced 67%

Pass 2 Jun 2010 41,898 miles

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

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

slight play n/s o/s front lower ball joint rubber bondind

slight play n/s o/s front wishbone rear bushes

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

Pass 6 Jun 2009 41,514 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 41,038 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 41,038 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

fuel filler cap seal cracking.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 40,450 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel filler cap seal cracked.

nearside front tyre on 2mm.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 39,686 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 39,686 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

nearside front tyre on 2mm.

nearside front wiper blade smearing windscreen.

offside front tyre on 3mm.

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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P522 OAK is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P522 OAK, 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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P522 OAK is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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