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A12 KGR

1997 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

42,029 mi
Last recorded42,029 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 KGR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 42,029 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear and central mounts worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear suspension components corroding

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 41,982 miles

nearside and offside front and rear sill end areas rusty

rear nearside and offside suspension rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2023 41,904 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 41,901 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat section (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak ? (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2022 41,655 miles

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

exhaust getting rusty

sill ends rusty nearside and offside

Fail 26 Jul 2022 41,655 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

exhaust getting rusty

sill ends rusty nearside and offside

Pass 6 Aug 2021 41,194 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 41,194 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 40,817 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 40,241 miles

nearside and offside lower under sill sections rusty / exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2017 39,897 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 39,897 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 38,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 38,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 23 Jun 2015 38,519 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 9 May 2014 38,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 37,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn bald on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2013 37,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn bald on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2012 36,878 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 34,496 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 31,359 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 27,336 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 22,919 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 22,275 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 22,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 17,240 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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A12 KGR is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 A12 KGR, 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 A12 KGR registered?

A12 KGR is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is A12 KGR safe to buy?

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