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P630 AAB

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,996 mi
Last recorded142,996 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP630 AAB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 142,996 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 142,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Reverse light is not working

Suspension has corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2015 142,753 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust bracket broken

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

Reverse light is not working

Suspension has corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 138,532 miles

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

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

offside rear hand-brake outer cable slightly damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2014 138,451 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 134,998 miles

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

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

rear silencer temporary repaired and slightly blowing

Fail 5 Mar 2013 134,998 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear silencer temporary repaired and slightly blowing

Pass 3 Mar 2012 131,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 128,679 miles

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

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

both rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2010 121,195 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 114,378 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 106,452 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 106,444 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2007 101,132 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 92,483 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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P630 AAB is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P630 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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P630 AAB is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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