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P821 OLF

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

27,311 mi
Last recorded27,311 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP821 OLF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 27,311 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 27,183 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 27,183 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 26,392 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 26,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Mar 2019 26,387 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 25,607 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 24,925 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 24,196 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 24,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 21,745 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 18,695 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

O/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL PERISHED

Pass 15 Jan 2014 18,695 miles

O/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL PERISHED

Pass 24 Jan 2013 15,101 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 11,381 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 7,047 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 4,568 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 3,114 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 185 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 38,025 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 35,941 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 35,941 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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P821 OLF is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P821 OLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P821 OLF registered?

P821 OLF is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P821 OLF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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