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P532 XKH

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,316 mi
Last recorded99,316 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP532 XKH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 99,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2013 96,052 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2013 96,052 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 90,208 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs slightly warped

offside front steering arm slight play

Fail 20 Apr 2012 90,208 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs slightly warped

offside front steering arm slight play

Pass 22 Mar 2011 83,916 miles

Front pads getting low

Pass 20 Apr 2010 77,420 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Rear tyres wearing edges

STRONG ADVISE - Front bottom ball joints slight play

STRONG ADVISE - Front tyres wearing edges and perished

Pass 20 Apr 2009 71,553 miles

Front anti-roll bar drop links perishing

Rear exhaust corroding

STRONG ADVISE - Front tyres perishing

Slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 11 Mar 2008 65,297 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 57,517 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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P532 XKH is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P532 XKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P532 XKH registered?

P532 XKH is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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