MOT Status
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58,121 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F lower arm rear bush worn, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle under-body, subframes/axles, and various brake and suspension components corroded
All flexi brake hose furrells are corroded
Corrosion to front and rear suspension components
Wear in o/sf lower arm bush and ball joint
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES.
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule MOST HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
SUSPENSION ETC CORRODED
Nearside wiper blade deteriorated
oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall
Offside Front Steering column shaft slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P181 EPC is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
Across all 1997 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 83,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 P181 EPC, 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 29 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P181 EPC is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 June 1997.
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