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14 APM

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,279 mi
Last recorded76,279 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration14 APM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 76,279 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 76,189 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 76,189 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged fit tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2015 75,944 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 75,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 75,898 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 75,688 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 75,642 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 75,337 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007
Fail 23 Jun 2007

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 65,954 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 65,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 59,889 miles

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

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

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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14 APM is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 14 APM, 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 14 APM registered?

14 APM is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is 14 APM safe to buy?

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