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M14 ATL

1997 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,777 mi
Last recorded122,777 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 ATL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 122,777 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 29 Oct 2021 122,752 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2020 122,673 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear differential mounting bush deteriorating

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 9 May 2019 122,547 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 3 May 2018 122,349 miles

Coolant leak from water pump area ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2017 121,943 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 121,566 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 121,566 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 120,671 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 120,044 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 119,149 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 117,856 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 114,340 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 114,340 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 113,788 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 113,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 105,304 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 105,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 86,168 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 71,655 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 71,655 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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M14 ATL is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M14 ATL, 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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M14 ATL is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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