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P541 PLP

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,474 mi
Last recorded84,474 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP541 PLP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2024 84,474 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 84,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 84,408 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 84,126 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 83,985 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 83,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 83,394 miles

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

engine misfiring at times....passed emissions ok.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 83,394 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine misfiring at times....passed emissions ok.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 82,194 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 82,699 miles

airbag lamp on

Pass 4 Aug 2011 82,390 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

ns mirror missing+

warning lamp on @ dash

Pass 29 Jul 2010 82,025 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 81,381 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

slight twist o/s rear brake hose

Pass 18 Jun 2008 80,762 miles

air bag lamp stays on

Pass 22 Jun 2007 80,040 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 79,810 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 72,482 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 72,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P541 PLP is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P541 PLP, 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 P541 PLP registered?

P541 PLP is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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