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M1 KYK

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,053 mi
Last recorded101,053 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 KYK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 101,053 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 95,004 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 86,576 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 84,615 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 82,650 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 80,490 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (as-marked (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 78,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

chip in the windscreen

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge & out of shape

Fail 22 Dec 2014 78,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

chip in the windscreen

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge & out of shape

Pass 18 Dec 2013 77,611 miles

chip in the windscreen

slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 17 Dec 2012 76,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chip in the a zone

front exhaust clamp is corroded & broken

Fail 17 Dec 2012 76,965 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chip in the a zone

front exhaust clamp is corroded & broken

Pass 19 Dec 2011 74,796 miles

Rear brake pipes have been cleaned and painted.

Fail 17 Dec 2011 74,796 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 72,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 70,821 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

auxillary belt cracking

Fail 12 Dec 2009 70,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

auxillary belt cracking

Pass 13 Dec 2008 68,721 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 65,878 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 65,878 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

chip in windscreen

n/s/r/ tyre close to wear bars & cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2006 62,691 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 58,983 miles

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

front tyres outter wall cracking up

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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M1 KYK is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M1 KYK, 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 M1 KYK registered?

M1 KYK is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is M1 KYK safe to buy?

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