MOT Status
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80,252 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear,, recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking,, tyre 13 years old,,,, 2.9mm. 78% worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking ,, tyre 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished,, and both 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
drivers and passenger, seat runner bushes, slightly worn
engine oil level, close to MIN
o/s and n/s headlamp lenses, slight deterioration
rear exhaust system, slightly deteriorated
under trays fitted,limiting view
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear,, recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking,, tyre 13 years old,,,, 2.9mm. 78% worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking ,, tyre 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished,, and both 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
drivers and passenger, seat runner bushes, slightly worn
engine oil level, close to MIN
o/s and n/s headlamp lenses, slight deterioration
rear exhaust system, slightly deteriorated
under trays fitted,limiting view
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits and fast idle (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all brake discs surface corrosion
exhaust corroding
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front brake pads approx 3mm
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K123 SHO is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 K123 SHO, 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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K123 SHO is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 September 1997.
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