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P811 PLP

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,992 mi
Last recorded96,992 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP811 PLP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 96,992 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge of tread

Fail 14 Nov 2011 96,987 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge of tread

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 89,937 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges of tread

Pass 2 Nov 2010 89,937 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges of tread

Pass 10 Nov 2009 84,180 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 84,180 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 78,925 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 73,557 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 65,745 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 59,427 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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P811 PLP is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P811 PLP, 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 P811 PLP registered?

P811 PLP is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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