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122,827 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undercarriage and sill and covers corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened suspension bracket corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
sill covers rusty
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake servo defective or ineffective leaking (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside handbrake cable outer split
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both outer sill covers corroded
both outer sills corroded jacking points
Oil leak, but not excessive top gasket leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake servo damaged and function impaired pedal stays down locks brakes on (1.1.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive top gasket leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' slight wiper mark (8.3.1d)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear tyres getting low
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside 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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L14 JFS is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 L14 JFS, 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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L14 JFS is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 April 1997.
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