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P538 LBA

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,548 mi
Last recorded124,548 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP538 LBA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 124,548 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 124,547 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged OUTTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 116,370 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 116,369 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 107,714 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 101,451 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 100,245 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 93,712 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer outer skin deteriating

Pass 16 Mar 2013 76,601 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 72,493 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Mar 2011 69,188 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 64,794 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 60,190 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 55,965 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 51,832 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 48,021 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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P538 LBA is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P538 LBA, 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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P538 LBA is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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