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A16 KHT

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,483 mi
Last recorded36,483 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 KHT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 36,483 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 35,783 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 35,247 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside, offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2024 35,236 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside, offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 34,637 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 34,627 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 33,315 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside, offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside,offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 32,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2017 31,266 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 30,778 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 29,430 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 28,290 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 27,347 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 24,986 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 23,453 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 21,539 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 19,692 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 17,365 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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A16 KHT is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A16 KHT, 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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A16 KHT is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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