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BKZ 171

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,687 mi
Last recorded117,687 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 171
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 117,687 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 117,463 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 117,012 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 116,493 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 116,484 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 116,301 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 115,589 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 115,037 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 114,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 114,071 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 112,285 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 106,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 102,122 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 93,676 miles

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

Front and rear disc brakes slighty worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 93,676 miles

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

Front and rear disc brakes slighty worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2010 83,104 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 80,855 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Wear in righthand end of steering rack,slight wear in lefthand end

Pass 15 Sep 2009 80,855 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Wear in righthand end of steering rack,slight wear in lefthand end

Pass 27 Aug 2008 77,155 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 77,155 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front inner brake pads getting low

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

Slight wear in righthand end of steering rack

Pass 28 Aug 2007 75,028 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 75,028 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 72,710 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 70,147 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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BKZ 171 is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BKZ 171, 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 BKZ 171 registered?

BKZ 171 is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is BKZ 171 safe to buy?

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