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P86 DPH

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,554 mi
Last recorded105,554 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP86 DPH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2012 105,554 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 100,511 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 93,458 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 87,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 82,202 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 74,642 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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P86 DPH is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P86 DPH, 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 P86 DPH registered?

P86 DPH is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P86 DPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P86 DPH shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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