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P552 WHS

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,732 mi
Last recorded140,732 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP552 WHS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2019 140,732 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

steering lock missing

Pass 30 Jul 2018 134,429 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front to center, corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Driver's seat & passenger's seat have slight play in runners

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate If fitted (7.1.6 (a))

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Underside of vehicle has been under sealed not allowing a full inspection

Fail 30 Jul 2018 134,429 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective Front to center, corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Driver's seat & passenger's seat have slight play in runners

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate If fitted (7.1.6 (a))

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Underside of vehicle has been under sealed not allowing a full inspection

Fail 28 Jun 2018 133,600 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle had been under sealed not allowing a full inspection

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 123,746 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroding-hangers snapped (7.1.2)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

brake cables corroded

front wiper blades smearing

fuel cap seal perrishing

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 May 2017 123,485 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroding-hangers snapped (7.1.2)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

brake cables corroded

front wiper blades smearing

fuel cap seal perrishing

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 109,344 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 107,264 miles

bracket for rubber on exhaust broken

Pass 29 May 2014 100,711 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 95,569 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 86,531 miles

park brake cables slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

srs lamp on

Pass 7 Jun 2011 82,902 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 82,902 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 80,268 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 69,881 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 63,585 miles

rear section of exhaust getting rusty.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 62,230 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 59,422 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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P552 WHS is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P552 WHS, 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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P552 WHS is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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