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K100 FLR

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,914 mi
Last recorded143,914 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK100 FLR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 143,914 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 142,759 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 142,748 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 141,954 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 141,942 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 140,680 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 139,837 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 138,861 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 137,777 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 136,428 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 134,252 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2016 132,736 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 129,358 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 125,956 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 122,337 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2012 119,303 miles

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

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

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

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

middle section to rear exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 26 Oct 2011 117,744 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 117,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 115,612 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 115,584 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 115,206 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 114,728 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 114,102 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 112,353 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 110,916 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both hand brake cable outers split

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Nov 2005 110,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both hand brake cable outers split

play in o/s inner rack

stone chip in windscreen

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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K100 FLR is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 K100 FLR, 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 K100 FLR registered?

K100 FLR is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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