MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,769 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both outer handbrake cables corroded and swollen (1.1.15 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust to gearbox mounting broken - system still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounting rubbers splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both front lower ball joint rubber cushions showing some movement
both front ball joints showing separation between bonding and cage
both handbrake cables outer sheathing splitting where clipped at fuel tank
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both front strut top mounts slightly split
slight lift in both front outer balljoints
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B1 ORK is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 B1 ORK, 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 B1 ORK registered?
B1 ORK is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 October 1997.
Is B1 ORK safe to buy?
The MOT history for B1 ORK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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