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P561 PLR

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

39,947 mi
Last recorded39,947 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP561 PLR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 39,947 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 39,947 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 38,343 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 35,472 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 32,528 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 32,314 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 32,261 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 31,752 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225-50-16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 29,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 50 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 28,571 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 27,426 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 25,584 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 23,718 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 23,250 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 22,569 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 22,136 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 21,782 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 21,056 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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P561 PLR is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 P561 PLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P561 PLR registered?

P561 PLR is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P561 PLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P561 PLR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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