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P631 AWV

1997 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,408 mi
Last recorded74,408 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP631 AWV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 74,408 miles

Brake pipes rusty

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/s mirror casing broken

Passenger interior door handle missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 74,408 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipes rusty

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/s mirror casing broken

Passenger interior door handle missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 70,282 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 70,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 70,060 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 70,015 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 69,776 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 68,437 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 66,034 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 63,205 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 63,192 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 61,921 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 61,054 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

gearbox oil leaks

secondary restraint system,(s.r.s) lamp illuminated on dashboard

Pass 4 Apr 2006 59,560 miles

off side rear tyre slight damage to sidewall

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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P631 AWV is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P631 AWV, 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 P631 AWV registered?

P631 AWV is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P631 AWV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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