CarVerify

Free Car Check

P82 YGG

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

122,452 mi
Last recorded122,452 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP82 YGG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2025 122,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 121,843 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 120,362 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 120,350 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2022 118,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint before silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 116,116 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 114,697 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken near rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn especially on inner edge and cracking in base of tread grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill around jacking point block and subframe mounting area. Jacking point block is missing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill around jacking point block and subframe mounting area. Jacking point block is missing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 114,675 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail bracket excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail bracket excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken near rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn especially on inner edge and cracking in base of tread grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill around jacking point block and subframe mounting area. Jacking point block is missing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill around jacking point block and subframe mounting area. Jacking point block is missing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 113,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and plastic jacking block missing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and plastic jacking block missing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 113,241 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe under middle of car (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside front reading low, 36% imbalance, maximum allowed 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and plastic jacking block missing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and plastic jacking block missing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 111,466 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 107,377 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear under floor near retaining clip (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to crack (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to crack (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 107,377 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.85. Machine unable to zero HC content during test for 2nd idle reading (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7% +. Machine unable to zero HC content during test for 2nd idle reading (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 900 ppm + . Machine unable to zero HC content during test for 2nd idle reading (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 way junction to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear under floor near retaining clip (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to crack (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to crack (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 105,790 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box casing deteriating

Fail 26 Nov 2015 105,790 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box casing deteriating

Pass 21 Nov 2014 104,760 miles

HANDBRAKE CABLES OUTER COVER BROKEN

Fail 20 Nov 2014 104,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

HANDBRAKE CABLES OUTER COVER BROKEN

Pass 27 Nov 2013 101,334 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 101,334 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 99,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 99,008 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 96,816 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 92,070 miles

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

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

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

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2011 92,070 miles

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

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

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2010 86,470 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 86,470 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 82,695 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 82,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 79,972 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 76,565 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 76,565 miles

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

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
Full BMW Z3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P82 YGG is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 P82 YGG, 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

How do I check the history of P82 YGG?

You can check the full history of P82 YGG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P82 YGG registered?

P82 YGG is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P82 YGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P82 YGG shows 31 tests with a 58.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P82 YGG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P82 YGG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.