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K123 SHO

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,252 mi
Last recorded80,252 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 SHO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 80,252 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 78,998 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 78,925 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 78,788 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 77,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 76,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 75,214 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear,, recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking,, tyre 13 years old,,,, 2.9mm. 78% worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking ,, tyre 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished,, and both 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

drivers and passenger, seat runner bushes, slightly worn

engine oil level, close to MIN

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses, slight deterioration

rear exhaust system, slightly deteriorated

under trays fitted,limiting view

Fail 3 Aug 2020 75,214 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear,, recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking,, tyre 13 years old,,,, 2.9mm. 78% worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking ,, tyre 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished,, and both 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

drivers and passenger, seat runner bushes, slightly worn

engine oil level, close to MIN

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses, slight deterioration

rear exhaust system, slightly deteriorated

under trays fitted,limiting view

Pass 1 May 2019 72,906 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 70,926 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 70,926 miles

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

Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 70,909 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 70,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 70,111 miles

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

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

all brake discs surface corrosion

exhaust corroding

Pass 30 Jan 2012 66,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 66,986 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 64,984 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 62,308 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 62,308 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 59,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads approx 3mm

Pass 22 Aug 2007 55,072 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 49,020 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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K123 SHO is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K123 SHO, 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 K123 SHO registered?

K123 SHO is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is K123 SHO safe to buy?

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