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124,405 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear end of front to rear lines ()
Headlamp lens slightly defective slight clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake performance not tested brake pipes likely to burst (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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B14 KJB is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 B14 KJB, 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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B14 KJB is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 May 1997.
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