MOT Status
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested engine overheating (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury 1/4 panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury 1/4 panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front brake hoses cracking and perishing
corrosion and blow on exhaust back box
corrosion on front brake discs borderline
corrosion on main brake pipes
front anti roll bar link bushs splitting
n/s/f tyre 1.6 just legal
o/s/f seat condition
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
corrosion and blow on exhaust back box
corrosion on front brake discs borderline
corrosion on main brake pipes
front anti roll bar link bushs splitting
n/s/f tyre 1.6 just legal
o/s/f seat condition
o/s/r tyre wall
Rear brake disc corrosion
Rear brakes slight flauctation
front brake disc corrosion
o/s/f and n/s/f wing indicators fading
o/s/f wishbone front ball joint boot splitting
Rear brake pipes slight corrosion
Rear indicators fading
o/s/r and n/s/r tyre wear on inner edges
Nearside rear tyre has a screw in it
Offside rear brake pipe from brake hose to brake hose corroded (as marked)
corroson on front and rear b discs/ rear brake pipes surface corroson to rear flexis/ rear indicators starting to show white lights
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
corroson on front and rear b discs/ rear brake pipes surface corroson to rear flexis/ rear indicators starting to show white lights
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion on all rear brake flexi ferrels
corrosion showing on front susspension componants
o/s/ mirror secureed by tape
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
corrosion on all rear brake flexi ferrels
corrosion showing on front susspension componants
o/s/ mirror secureed by tape
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K14 COF is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 K14 COF, 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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K14 COF is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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