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P548 TMX

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,829 mi
Last recorded80,829 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP548 TMX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 80,829 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))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 78,782 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 77,569 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 77,227 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 76,249 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 76,249 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 74,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 74,127 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 71,522 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 68,741 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012
Pass 27 Jul 2011 62,034 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 61,225 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 59,355 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 53,357 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 47,324 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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P548 TMX is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black 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 P548 TMX, 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 P548 TMX registered?

P548 TMX is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P548 TMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P548 TMX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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