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P166 KKR

1997 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,280 mi
Last recorded64,280 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 KKR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 64,280 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 63,698 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 63,696 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 63,688 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 63,679 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 63,662 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 63,652 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 63,433 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 63,417 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 63,213 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 62,973 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 61,595 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 61,132 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 60,045 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 57,652 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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P166 KKR is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P166 KKR, 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 P166 KKR registered?

P166 KKR is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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