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414 KAN

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,198 mi
Last recorded20,198 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration414 KAN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 20,198 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 19,433 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 18,281 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 18,235 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 18,235 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 18,109 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 18,106 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 18,101 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 18,101 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 18,098 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 18,093 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 18,081 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 18,067 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 18,046 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 18,026 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 17,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 17,660 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 17,660 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 17,541 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 17,394 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 17,394 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 17,364 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 17,221 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 16,767 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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414 KAN is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 414 KAN, 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 414 KAN registered?

414 KAN is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is 414 KAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 414 KAN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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