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P681 LBP

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,445 mi
Last recorded105,445 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP681 LBP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 105,445 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 105,444 miles

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

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose wheel loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 2 bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 104,342 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre is on the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both o/s tyres slightly perished

n/s/f brake binding slightly

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 101,710 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 96,939 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 91,848 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 90,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 83,439 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 78,084 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs worn

front number plate slightly damaged

partial operation of centre stop lamp

Fail 1 Jun 2010 76,928 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 May 2009 60,373 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 16 May 2009 60,223 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 29 May 2008 51,485 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front tyres very worn on edges

Pass 19 May 2007 44,044 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front pads worn

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 25 May 2006 37,718 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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P681 LBP is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P681 LBP, 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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P681 LBP is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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