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K999 AJA

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

91,429 mi
Last recorded91,429 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK999 AJA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 91,429 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 91,377 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 91,317 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 91,212 miles

Under trays fitted.

Fail 8 Aug 2023 91,212 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Aug 2022 91,101 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 90,969 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 90,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Bolt was Slightly Loose. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 90,747 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 90,687 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 90,502 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 90,400 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 90,105 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 90,105 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 88,298 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 87,238 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 84,637 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 83,013 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 80,816 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 80,816 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 79,418 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 78,129 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2009 78,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2008 76,990 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 75,983 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 68,282 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)

rear axle bush perished and separating

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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K999 AJA is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 K999 AJA, 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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K999 AJA is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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