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P660 DUD

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

43,845 mi
Last recorded43,845 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP660 DUD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 43,845 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 43,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 39,855 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 37,167 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 37,164 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 34,998 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 34,539 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2017 34,539 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2016 33,514 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 31,491 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 31,491 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)

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

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

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

near side front + off side rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 21 May 2014 30,602 miles

All 4 tyres cracking in tread

Fail 20 May 2014 30,570 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)

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

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

All 4 tyres cracking in tread

Pass 18 May 2013 27,134 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 23,549 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 19,756 miles

DASHLIGHT FAINT (MILES)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 15,980 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 15,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2009 12,749 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 9,373 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 20 May 2008 9,373 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 17 May 2007 7,703 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 6,806 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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P660 DUD is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P660 DUD, 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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P660 DUD is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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