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P669 PGU

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,862 mi
Last recorded85,862 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP669 PGU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 85,862 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 85,571 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 83,514 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 82,136 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 82,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated outer cover split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated outer cover split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 80,178 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 80,178 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 78,120 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 77,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 74,206 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 74,206 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 71,264 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe bracket (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both seats have play in runners

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2016 71,263 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded near side rear to caliper along trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear to caliper along trialing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe bracket (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both seats have play in runners

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 67,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 67,015 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 61,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 56,647 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 52,939 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,637 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 44,522 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 44,522 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 6 Nov 2008 40,017 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2008 40,017 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2007 36,742 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 33,568 miles

Oil leak

near side rear and off side rear lower suspension arms have play in rear bushes

slight buckle to near side rear wheel

Fail 23 Nov 2006 33,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

NSF rear & OSF rear lower suspension arms have play in rear bushes.

Oil leak

Slight buckle to NSR road wheel

Pass 22 Sep 2005 31,127 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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P669 PGU is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P669 PGU, 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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P669 PGU is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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