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P546 NOX

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

92,028 mi
Last recorded92,028 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP546 NOX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 92,028 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust back box corroded

underbody and suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2023 91,749 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 91,167 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 90,611 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 89,662 miles

Offside Front sill corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2019 89,191 miles

front head lights faded

o/s/f sill to sill to floor corroded

signs of front wheels fauling inner arch

slight exhaust blow rear exhaust

slight play both front lower ball joints

Fail 23 Jul 2019 89,191 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front head lights faded

o/s/f sill to sill to floor corroded

signs of front wheels fauling inner arch

slight exhaust blow rear exhaust

slight play both front lower ball joints

Pass 17 Jun 2018 88,329 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2018 88,329 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 87,874 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 15 Jun 2016 83,202 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 86,910 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 85,957 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 83,783 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 81,652 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 79,846 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light iluminated

Pass 5 Jun 2008 76,258 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 73,295 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 68,530 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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P546 NOX is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P546 NOX, 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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P546 NOX is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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