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P527 BCX

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

57,584 mi
Last recorded57,584 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 BCX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 57,584 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 57,564 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 57,562 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 57,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill corroded front - rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill corroded front - rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 56,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 56,270 miles

Nearside Outer sill showing signs off corrosion

Offside Outer sill showing signs off corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2021 55,874 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 55,289 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 54,836 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 54,392 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 54,208 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 53,825 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 53,465 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 52,234 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 51,268 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 50,524 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 49,828 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 48,445 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 16 Jul 2009 47,002 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 46,025 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 44,848 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 43,584 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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P527 BCX is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P527 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 P527 BCX registered?

P527 BCX is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P527 BCX safe to buy?

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