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B12 PHW

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,258 mi
Last recorded22,258 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 PHW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 May 2024 22,258 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 22,088 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 21,640 miles

both front brake discs are rusty on inner surfaces

both front tyres are lightly perished, and have slight run out on tread

Pass 4 Sep 2015 21,454 miles

Front tyres close to limits on inner edges .n/s/f worse.

Slight float in rubber mounted front lower ball joints.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 19,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all 4 brake discs rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2010 18,449 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 17,970 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 17,434 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 14,879 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 14,449 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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B12 PHW is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 B12 PHW, 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 B12 PHW registered?

B12 PHW is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is B12 PHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 PHW shows 10 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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