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K1 DRO

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,573 mi
Last recorded87,573 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 DRO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 87,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 87,211 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2018 87,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 86,296 miles

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

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

front tyres perished

Pass 24 May 2016 84,966 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 83,084 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 83,037 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 80,926 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 79,177 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 79,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 75,350 miles

Both front tyres tread getting low

Difficult to get through emissions

Pass 18 May 2011 70,821 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 70,821 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 65,712 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 64,396 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion in fuel tank straps

Pass 23 May 2008 60,339 miles

n/s/r tyre worn down to 3mm

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 May 2007 56,616 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 56,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 May 2006 52,058 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 23 May 2006 52,058 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in tyre

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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K1 DRO is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K1 DRO, 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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K1 DRO is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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