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K17 KCK

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,144 mi
Last recorded145,144 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 KCK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 145,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL JACKING POINTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 145,144 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL JACKING POINTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 145,125 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 145,122 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger bracket corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019
Pass 27 Jun 2018 138,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear disc/drum noise inside

Fail 25 Jun 2018 138,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear disc/drum noise inside

Pass 20 Jun 2017 135,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin just passes, suggest having the brakes serviced (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin just passes, suggest having the brakes serviced (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil just pass (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 135,644 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin just passes, suggest having the brakes serviced (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin just passes, suggest having the brakes serviced (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil just pass (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 133,066 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 126,405 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 114,991 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 96,969 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 96,969 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 74,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 60,212 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some brake pipes have been greased

Fail 21 Jun 2011 60,201 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some brake pipes have been greased

Pass 15 Jun 2010 46,341 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 6 Jun 2009 24,779 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 12,698 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 11,813 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 9,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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K17 KCK is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 K17 KCK, 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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K17 KCK is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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