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P831 CEL

1996 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,055 mi
Last recorded97,055 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 BMW Z3102,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP831 CEL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2008 97,055 miles

beam benders fitted to headlamps

windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 15 May 2006 96,028 miles

Headlight masks have been fitted

Rear silencer is blowing †Slight corrosion on steel brake pipes †Brake flexi hoses are starting to perrish †Osf tyre has a nail in it

Fail 10 May 2006 95,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

1. Rear silencer is blowing †2. Slight corrosion on steel brake pipes †3. Brake flexi hoses are starting to perrish

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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P831 CEL is a 1996 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 102,613 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 P831 CEL, 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 30 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 P831 CEL registered?

P831 CEL is a 1996 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P831 CEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P831 CEL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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