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K7 LRK

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,291 mi
Last recorded120,291 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 LRK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2016 120,291 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded full sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 118,633 miles

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

outer sill cover holed at rear

Fail 24 Dec 2014 118,633 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

outer sill cover holed at rear

Pass 12 Dec 2013 116,030 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

outer sills corroded outwith prescribed areas

Fail 12 Dec 2013 116,030 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

outer sills corroded outwith prescribed areas

Pass 5 Dec 2012 106,919 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 106,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 98,142 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 92,989 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 92,988 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 89,849 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 89,847 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 89,415 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 88,173 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 85,918 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 85,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 84,932 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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K7 LRK is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K7 LRK, 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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K7 LRK is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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