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P191 KKR

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,032 mi
Last recorded109,032 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP191 KKR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 109,032 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 108,772 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

rear brake app slightly uneven

tyre size 225/45 r17

Fail 26 May 2017 108,772 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s and corroded (3.5.1i)

rear brake app slightly uneven

tyre size 225/45 r17

Pass 29 Mar 2016 107,929 miles

both front tyres walls cracking

surface rust on front and rear discs

Pass 3 Mar 2015 107,034 miles

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

coil springs starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracked and cut

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 30 Dec 2013 106,058 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear subframe bushes worn

fuel tank support straps corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2013 106,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear subframe bushes worn

fuel tank support straps corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2013 106,058 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear subframe bushes worn

fuel tank support straps corroded

vehicle has e running issue

Pass 15 Oct 2012 103,069 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 103,069 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2011 101,139 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 99,233 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 96,175 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 91,837 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 86,426 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 86,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2006 78,872 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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P191 KKR is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1997 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 83,222 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P191 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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P191 KKR is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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