MOT Status
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70,247 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both sides rear brake pipe corroded
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Both sides rear brake pipe corroded
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear brake pipe corroded both sides
Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear brake pipe corroded both sides
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))
Front Inner Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
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)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BMW 217V is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 BMW 217V, 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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BMW 217V is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 November 1997.
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