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P529 AFG

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,636 mi
Last recorded110,636 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP529 AFG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 110,636 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 110,631 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 108,588 miles

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

Center and rear exhaust in poor condition

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 108,588 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pad warning light on

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

Center and rear exhaust in poor condition

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 105,754 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 103,091 miles

Rear exhaust section in poor condition

o/s/r suspension arm corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2015 103,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perrished

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

Rear exhaust section in poor condition

o/s/r suspension arm corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 101,256 miles

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

corrosion to off side rear suspension arm

rear section of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2013 99,825 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2012 982,136 miles

o/s & n/s front lower droplink bushes worn

o/s steering rack gaiter contaminated with oil

o/s/f suspension & steering componants corroded

rear diff locating bush starting to de-bond

some parts of exhaust in poor condition with minor blows

Fail 17 Oct 2012 982,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s & n/s front lower droplink bushes worn

o/s steering rack gaiter contaminated with oil

o/s/f brake pipe has some corrosion

o/s/f suspension & steering componants corroded

rear diff locating bush starting to de-bond

some parts of exhaust in poor condition with minor blows

Pass 25 Aug 2011 96,952 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 95,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 91,313 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 87,076 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 83,297 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 73,302 miles

slight movement o/s steering rack

unable to see brake pad condition

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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P529 AFG is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P529 AFG, 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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P529 AFG is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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