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P836 CCT

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,843 mi
Last recorded134,843 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP836 CCT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 134,843 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 132,960 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 130,877 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 130,816 miles

Central Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front head lenses deteriorated

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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P836 CCT is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P836 CCT, 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 P836 CCT registered?

P836 CCT is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P836 CCT safe to buy?

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