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P830 BFO

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1890cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,305 mi
Last recorded117,305 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP830 BFO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,890cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 117,305 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 114,628 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 110,618 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 108,241 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 106,176 miles

exhaust hanger rubber split <middle>

Fail 8 Oct 2019 106,176 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust hanger rubber split <middle>

Pass 9 Oct 2018 105,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering component deformed but serviceable bottom steering knuckle worn (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 103,079 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 103,079 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 99,165 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 97,757 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 96,946 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 12 Sep 2011 95,443 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 94,717 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 94,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 85,510 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 85,510 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 12 May 2008 85,389 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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P830 BFO is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,890cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P830 BFO, 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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P830 BFO is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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