MOT Status
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135,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel cap seal slightly perished and cracked
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S front to rear pipe in rear wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Fuel cap seal slightly perished and cracked
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Retainer missing from flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe leading to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe leading to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part on handbrake cable (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front exhaust bracket deteriorated
nearside rear brake has a slight bind condition
oil leak
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
fuel cap seal starting to perish
slight play in steering rack (o/s)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
fuel cap seal starting to perish
slight play in steering rack (o/s)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
centre exhaust bracket fractured
fuel cap seal starting to perish
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
gearbox output seal leaking
pas pipe corroded
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
gearbox output seal leaking
pas pipe corroded
engine management lamp on
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EA51 OXH is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 EA51 OXH, 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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EA51 OXH is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 October 2001.
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