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P663 GDA

1997 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,744 mi
Last recorded119,744 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP663 GDA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 119,744 miles

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2016 113,738 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both headlight lenses cloudy

both rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 107,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust braket broken still adequately supported

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front fog lamp broken

Fail 1 Apr 2015 107,837 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust braket broken still adequately supported

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Office side front rog light broken

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside and Nearside Rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 103,496 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 94,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust becoming rusty

high level brake light not working

Pass 24 Jul 2012 88,165 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 82,411 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 75,528 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 67,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 60,446 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 54,945 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 49,949 miles

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

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

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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P663 GDA is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P663 GDA, 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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P663 GDA is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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