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P870 HAY

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

165,519 mi
Last recorded165,519 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 HAY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 165,519 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 163,349 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 163,349 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 160,054 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 156,267 miles

Light on boot not working

Nearside Hand brake cable outer casing corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both outers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 144,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside N/s washer jet not 100%

Offside Mirror not 100%

Fail 19 Aug 2019 144,514 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside N/s washer jet not 100%

Offside Mirror not 100%

Pass 25 Jul 2018 122,119 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 99,753 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 77,756 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 77,083 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s wiper slightley smeary

Pass 15 Jul 2014 75,539 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 71,429 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 69,272 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre low on tread on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2011 66,552 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 60,893 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,213 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 44,565 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 43,569 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front pads wearing low

Pass 12 Apr 2007 42,214 miles

advisory. imbalance noted at front braking. advise attention.

Pass 22 May 2006 30,805 miles

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

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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P870 HAY is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P870 HAY, 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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What year was P870 HAY registered?

P870 HAY is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P870 HAY safe to buy?

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