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M6 FKU

1997 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,718 mi
Last recorded78,718 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 FKU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 78,718 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 75,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 71,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 67,798 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 67,797 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 65,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 65,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 4 Jun 2019 63,180 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 61,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all four tyres cracked and perished

Pass 3 Jun 2017 60,367 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres cracked

Pass 10 May 2016 57,291 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 56,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 54,532 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,690 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 52,767 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 51,205 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 48,605 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 47,546 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 47,532 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 46,589 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 44,818 miles

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

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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M6 FKU is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M6 FKU, 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 M6 FKU registered?

M6 FKU is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is M6 FKU safe to buy?

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