MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,091 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes coming from front to back, in n/s/r wheel arch. + pipes over tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear + suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear near suspension mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Front suspension covered in underseal
Rear rear suspension covered in underseal
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Front suspension covered in underseal
Rear rear suspension covered in underseal
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s + o/s rear off sill outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s + o/s (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s + o/s sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s + o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s + o/s (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s + o/s sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
various small chips in windscreen
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside front tyre cracking inbetween tread and has slight wear on inside edge
nearside front wheel hub corroded
nearside rear coil spring has slight corrosion
offside front jacking point has slight corrosion
offside front tyre cracking inbetween tread also has slight wear on inside edge
offside front wheel hub corroded
offside rear coil spring has slight corrosion
unable to properly check outer sills due to plastic trims
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
eml illuminated
front tyres slightly perished
front tyres slightly perished
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
eml illuminated
Both front tyres cracked on treads
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres cracked on treads
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside 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)
offside front tyre is perishing on tread
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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N17 BLJ is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
Across all 2000 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 70,817 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 N17 BLJ, 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 26 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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N17 BLJ is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 September 2000.
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