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K3 YTS

1997 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,276 mi
Last recorded51,276 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 YTS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 51,276 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 50,950 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 50,340 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 49,843 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 49,149 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 48,519 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 47,978 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 47,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 46,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 45,871 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 43,828 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 41,058 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 37,303 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 32,429 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 28,091 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 21,836 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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K3 YTS is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K3 YTS, 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 K3 YTS registered?

K3 YTS is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is K3 YTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 YTS shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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