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K9 RMP

1997 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,939 mi
Last recorded145,939 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 RMP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 145,939 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 135,405 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 128,709 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 124,175 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 123,998 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror damaged - windscreen chipped - partial centre brake light - catalyst weak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 118,381 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 118,381 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Advise,o\s\r tyre tread low.rear pads low.n\s\f brake flexi hose deteriated.o\s\f tyre balding on inner edge,oil leak.n\s\f door mirror cracked.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 110,065 miles

Oil leak

offside door mirror being held with tape.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 100,934 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 88,885 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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K9 RMP is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K9 RMP, 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 K9 RMP registered?

K9 RMP is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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