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P887 TMV

1996 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1786cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,195 mi
Last recorded67,195 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW Z3102,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP887 TMV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,786cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 67,195 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 67,195 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 61,966 miles

Near side wiper dragging on screen

Fail 22 May 2012 61,966 miles

Near side wiper dragging on screen

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2011 57,657 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 55,487 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 51,992 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 51,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2008 46,436 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 42,429 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 38,063 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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P887 TMV is a 1996 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,786cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P887 TMV, 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 P887 TMV registered?

P887 TMV is a 1996 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P887 TMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P887 TMV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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