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P525 ACD

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,158 mi
Last recorded84,158 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 ACD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 84,158 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn feathering inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed also slow retracting (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm also cut not to cord Autogrip 225/50/16 96W (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox and offside rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 84,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn feathering inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed also slow retracting (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm also cut not to cord Autogrip 225/50/16 96W (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox and offside rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 72,628 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 62,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 27 Apr 2019 62,920 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 62,915 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 62,715 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 3 May 2016 62,335 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front+rear suspension rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2015 61,491 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front+rear suspension rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2014 60,718 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 60,718 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 60,482 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 59,704 miles

exhaust rear pipe foul on subframe

Pass 11 Nov 2010 55,741 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 44,865 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 43,591 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 42,265 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 40,484 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)

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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P525 ACD 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 88.9%.

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 P525 ACD, 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 P525 ACD registered?

P525 ACD is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P525 ACD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P525 ACD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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