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P628 AAB

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,818 mi
Last recorded69,818 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP628 AAB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 69,818 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 69,816 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 69,789 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 68,464 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield loose.

Fuel cap seal cracked.

Underbody corrosion.

Pass 4 May 2023 67,597 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 67,597 miles

Central Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 67,560 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 67,560 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 67,547 miles

Extensive rodent activity under bonnet/engine bay

Front Flexi brake hoses starting to age

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ball joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre age cracked

Offside Rear Tyre age cracked

Fail 23 May 2019 67,545 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Extensive rodent activity under bonnet/engine bay

Front Flexi brake hoses starting to age

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ball joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre age cracked

Offside Rear Tyre age cracked

Pass 26 May 2018 67,288 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 67,285 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 66,960 miles

Offside Rear Outer sidewall of tyre perished across its breadth(no cords visable)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 May 2017 66,955 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer sidewall of tyre perished across its breadth(no cords visable)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 May 2016 65,957 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 65,952 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 65,220 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 64,489 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 64,395 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,122 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 61,231 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 60,617 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 58,518 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 57,069 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 55,051 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 52,863 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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P628 AAB is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P628 AAB, 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 P628 AAB registered?

P628 AAB is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P628 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P628 AAB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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