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P653 KEY

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,224 mi
Last recorded88,224 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP653 KEY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 88,224 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 88,224 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Cooler pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 86,532 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 85,285 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 85,005 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 84,005 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 83,199 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 82,493 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 81,606 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,026 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 81,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 76,244 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 74,871 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 72,390 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 69,010 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 69,010 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 65,502 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 61,735 miles

Child seat on n/s/f belt

Pass 26 Oct 2006 59,188 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 57,917 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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P653 KEY is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P653 KEY, 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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P653 KEY is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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