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P54 FEJ

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,485 mi
Last recorded71,485 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP54 FEJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 71,485 miles

drivers seat base mechanism worn

o/s/ f washer jets require attention

o/s/f brake pads low

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

play n/s/f butterfly bush

Pass 5 Jun 2015 70,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all brake hose ferrils corroded

front and rear suspension corroding

o/s winscreen washer requires attention

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 4 Jun 2014 70,423 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 70,411 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 67,477 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

ehaust blow from cetre box repair

exhaust rear silencer deteriated

front susp corroded

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2010 67,121 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 64,840 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 59,347 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 58,866 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 58,866 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 55,250 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 50,096 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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P54 FEJ is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P54 FEJ, 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 P54 FEJ registered?

P54 FEJ is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P54 FEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P54 FEJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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