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P676 LBA

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,664 mi
Last recorded53,664 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP676 LBA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2016 53,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRIP CHECK FRONT INNER PADS LOOK CLOSE TO LIMIT (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 53,240 miles

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

wax oil chassis to floor to brake pipes fuel pipes front to back

Pass 19 Mar 2007 51,281 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 48,025 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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P676 LBA is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P676 LBA, 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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What year was P676 LBA registered?

P676 LBA is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P676 LBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P676 LBA shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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