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P660 PKL

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,860 mi
Last recorded88,860 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP660 PKL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 88,860 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 83,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Sunstrip (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 83,844 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Sunstrip (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 78,008 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 72,030 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 64,144 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 61,989 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 61,944 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 61,944 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 61,592 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 61,422 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat slight play

rear discs corroded

rear view mirror missing

steering rack slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2013 58,531 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,806 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s/r tyre tread perishing.wipers poor.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 55,689 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread and sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2010 55,563 miles

minor exhaust leak rear box

Fail 26 Aug 2010 55,563 miles

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

minor exhaust leak rear box

Pass 14 Jul 2009 55,444 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 54,992 miles

N/s/f tyre started to crack on sidewall.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 53,787 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 PKL is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PKL, 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 PKL is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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