MOT Status
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138,781 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear drop links (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
all 4 tyres split and perishing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both rear tyres on legal limit
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrosion to rear brake pipes
front brake discs worn/lipped
nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm to centre of tread
offside front drop link bush in poor condition
offside rear tyre worn to 3mm to centre of tread
slight corrosion to front coil springs
slight corrosion to nearside rear coil spring
slight play in nearside front drop link
small crack to front registration plate
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion to rear brake pipes
front brake discs worn/lipped
nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm to centre of tread
offside front drop link bush in poor condition
offside rear tyre worn to 3mm to centre of tread
slight corrosion to front coil springs
slight corrosion to nearside rear coil spring
slight play in nearside front drop link
small crack to front registration plate
front brake discs worn/lipped
front registration plate cracked
front wiper blades slightly smearing screen
nearside wing mirror slightly insecure
slight corrosion to nearside rear coil spring
slight corrosion to rear brake pipes
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake discs worn/lipped
front registration plate cracked
front wiper blades slightly smearing screen
nearside wing mirror slightly insecure
slight corrosion to nearside rear coil spring
slight corrosion to rear brake pipes
slight play in steering rack
eml light on
near side front door mirror cracked
oil leak
slight play in near side front lower ball joint
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml light on
near side front door mirror cracked
oil leak
oil level low
slight play in near side front lower ball joint
slight play in steering rack
major oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
major oil leak
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
engine management light on
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear 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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A13 BMU is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
Across all 2002 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 61,822 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 A13 BMU, 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 24 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A13 BMU registered?
A13 BMU is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 January 2002.
Is A13 BMU safe to buy?
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