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K33 ADP

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,241 mi
Last recorded88,241 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 ADP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 88,241 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2025 87,634 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 87,631 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 86,879 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Offside Rear outer sill skin corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 83,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area outer skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 83,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area outer skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 81,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 81,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 79,336 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion underside

Pass 5 Jun 2019 76,644 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 75,873 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 74,871 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 73,166 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 73,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 71,544 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 68,661 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 May 2013 67,765 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 May 2012 66,240 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 64,246 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 63,188 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 60,684 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 60,684 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 59,500 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 58,526 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 58,562 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 55,763 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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K33 ADP is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K33 ADP, 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 K33 ADP registered?

K33 ADP is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is K33 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K33 ADP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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