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K11 FMG

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

95,647 mi
Last recorded95,647 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 FMG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 95,647 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 95,496 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 95,481 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 95,114 miles

Driver & passenger seat mechanisms slightly worn .

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & nearside . (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel lines corroded .

Fuel tank straps corroded .

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside & nearside . ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 89,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 89,224 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rearx2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front brake padsd wearing thin

slight play on offside rack end when weight on car no play when in jacked position

Pass 7 Sep 2017 80,433 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 80,433 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 68,537 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 68,522 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling track rod end (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 64,832 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 56,456 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 56,456 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 54,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 54,366 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 50,541 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 45,470 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 45,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 44,091 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 42,468 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 42,468 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 38,334 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 34,655 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 31,211 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 31,211 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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K11 FMG is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K11 FMG, 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 K11 FMG registered?

K11 FMG is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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