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A14 TUS

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,875 mi
Last recorded56,875 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 TUS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 56,875 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 56,660 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 56,660 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 54,612 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 53,745 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 51,210 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 48,206 miles

Centre brake light disconnected

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 45,570 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 43,515 miles

Steering rack has slight play at inner joints

Pass 9 Mar 2015 41,134 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Mar 2014 39,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 39,091 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 37,529 miles

rear axle bushs both sides worn advise

Pass 15 Feb 2012 36,620 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2012 36,620 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2010 34,928 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 34,661 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 33,094 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 33,094 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 32,296 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 30,968 miles

rear axle beam outer bushs worn front pads low

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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A14 TUS is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A14 TUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A14 TUS registered?

A14 TUS is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is A14 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 TUS shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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