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K12 RLR

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,053 mi
Last recorded130,053 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 RLR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 130,053 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 129,099 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 125,843 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 121,185 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 118,496 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 116,202 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 11,220 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 107,146 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 102,296 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 102,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 98,781 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished on inner sidewalls

Pass 14 Feb 2009 92,953 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 92,953 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 87,411 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 82,509 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 78,794 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 78,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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K12 RLR is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K12 RLR, 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 K12 RLR registered?

K12 RLR is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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