MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,565 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link bar (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link bar (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Rear outer sill corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear tyre cracked in inside sidewall
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint under load (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust system has a broken mount but is still adequately supported
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear exhaust hanger broken but system still being adequately supported
Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear exhaust hanger broken but system still being adequately supported
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
front service brakes show imbalance.
low fuel warning lamp illuminated.
near side front suspension spring adjuster sits very close to the near side front tyre.
off and near side front inner wing covers show evidence of tyre contact.
off side front suspension spring adjuster sits very close to the off side front tyre and shows evidence of contact at some point in time.
off side front tyre inner side wall shows damage.
srs air bag warning lamp illuminated.
various metal brake pipes show surface corrosion.
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
front service brakes show imbalance.
low fuel warning lamp illuminated.
near side front suspension spring adjuster sits very close to the near side front tyre.
off and near side front inner wing covers show evidence of tyre contact.
off side front suspension spring adjuster sits very close to the off side front tyre and shows evidence of contact at some point in time.
off side front tyre inner side wall shows damage.
off side front wiper blade rubber is incomplete/missing.
srs air bag warning lamp illuminated.
various metal brake pipes show surface corrosion.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine oil level on minimum
front brake discs corroded
front numberplate damaged
front wiperblades split
o/s/f fog light damaged
o/s/r parking brake noisy when applied
rear discs brakes corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine oil level on minimum
front brake discs corroded
front numberplate damaged
front wiperblades split
o/s/f fog light damaged
o/s/r parking brake noisy when applied
rear discs brakes corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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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E16 BDE is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
Across all 1999 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 75,378 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 E16 BDE, 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 27 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E16 BDE is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1999.
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