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K155 TDN

1997 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,162 mi
Last recorded98,162 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 TDN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 98,162 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive corrosion appearing both sides rear end of sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlamps are misty and only just show beam images

Fail 12 May 2022 98,162 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive corrosion appearing both sides rear end of sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlamps are misty and only just show beam images

Pass 22 Mar 2021 97,007 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 97,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 95,908 miles

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

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

both headlights misty,only just show adequate beam image

Pass 7 Jun 2018 94,904 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 94,897 miles

Brake performance not tested all brakes not tested owing too fuel leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested not tested owing too fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire pipe split petrol leaking excessive when ignition on (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight binding when turned by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 94,261 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 93,224 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 93,224 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 91,986 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 91,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 89,716 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 87,151 miles

Engine oil level very low

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 87,151 miles

Engine oil level very low

Pass 31 Oct 2011 79,471 miles

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

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

play in the o/s of the steering rack

Fail 25 Oct 2011 79,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

play in the o/s of the steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2010 75,323 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in the steering rack

Pass 3 Oct 2009 71,611 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 69,038 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 67,539 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 64,254 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 64,254 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 62,484 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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K155 TDN is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K155 TDN, 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 K155 TDN registered?

K155 TDN is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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