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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. near side front lagging behind off side front (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated
Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. near side front lagging behind off side front (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device perishing
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front washer jet poor
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake poor performance
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front washer system leaking
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corrison (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front washer system leaking
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
low oil warning light on
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low and worn out of shape on limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low and worn out of shape on limit (4.1.E.1)
Both rear coil springs corroded
Slight engine oil leak
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyres are unevenly worn around the inner edge of the tyre tread
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both rear tyres are unevenly worn around the inner edge of the tyre tread
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both rear tyres BADLY worn on the inner edges (strong advise)
N/S/F tyre slightly fouling on the inner wheel arch.
O/S/R outer tyre wall slightly damaged.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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L400 HJW is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 L400 HJW, 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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L400 HJW is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 December 2001.
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