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K2 GHA

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,256 mi
Last recorded91,256 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 GHA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 91,256 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 90,590 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 90,590 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 90,152 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both sides front under sils starting to corrode

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2023 89,184 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear mounting plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2023 89,184 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear mounting plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2022 87,493 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2021 85,881 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 82,269 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 84,186 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 82,395 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 80,388 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 79,235 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 77,833 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 76,733 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 76,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 75,713 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 72,703 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2012 69,387 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 69,358 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 69,095 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 68,749 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 68,298 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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K2 GHA is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 K2 GHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K2 GHA registered?

K2 GHA is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is K2 GHA safe to buy?

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