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both rack ends
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
both rack ends
fuel cap missing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle and Back (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x 2 (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour X 2 (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear cv joint has slight leak of grease
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust center box blowing (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside headlamp lens deteriated
view to rear via rear window deteriated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside headlamp lens deteriated
view to rear via rear window deteriated
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f & o/s/r tyres side walls starting to split not to cords
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
eml light turned off
o/s/f & o/s/r tyres side walls starting to split not to cords
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE51 BYB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
Across all 2001 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 65,589 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 DE51 BYB, 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 25 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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DE51 BYB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 November 2001.
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