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P845 AAA

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

141,860 mi
Last recorded141,860 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP845 AAA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2021 141,860 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 136,951 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 134,998 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear outer sill covers - corrosion present

Rear park brake - just passed 16%

Rear park brake outer cables poor

Fail 3 Apr 2018 134,997 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported part of clamp missing (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear outer sill covers - corrosion present

Rear park brake - just passed 16%

Rear park brake outer cables poor

Pass 3 Apr 2017 132,103 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 128,933 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 126,621 miles

exhaust gearbox clamp broken

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and wearing uneven on inner edge

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perishing and splitting

Fail 9 Feb 2015 126,620 miles

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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bad engine oil leak

exhaust gearbox clamp broken

gearbox oil leak

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside and offside outer sills corroding

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and wearing uneven on inner edge

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perishing and splitting

Pass 17 Apr 2014 118,679 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 118,675 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 117,625 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 117,464 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 113,014 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 113,011 miles

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

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

N/S handbrake cable getting rusty

petrol cap seal getting perished

Pass 3 Dec 2010 109,808 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 109,807 miles

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 105,134 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 101,372 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 95,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 84,249 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 84,249 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 74,603 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2005 74,216 miles

Nearside Rear Front drive shaft coupling has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.6c)

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

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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P845 AAA is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P845 AAA, 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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P845 AAA is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 March 1997.

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