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J9 KRT

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,788 mi
Last recorded53,788 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 KRT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2014 53,788 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2013 48,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 41,551 miles

n s f lower ball joint has slight play

nearside front shockabsorber has slight misting

o s f lower balljoint has slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2011 41,031 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre small cut in outer wall

Pass 8 Oct 2010 37,179 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 33,895 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 30,120 miles

o/s/r tyre cut in rim protecter

Pass 29 Sep 2007 26,060 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,508 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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J9 KRT is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J9 KRT, 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 J9 KRT registered?

J9 KRT is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is J9 KRT safe to buy?

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