MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,990 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear hand brake needs slight adjustment
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Mirror slightly loose.
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel rim slightly damaged.
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre cracking
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre cracking
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
gearbox front exhaust pipe bracket is slightly insecure on system hence it rattles whilce engine is running
offside front abs sensor is slightly fouling the shock unit whilce turning the steering wheel
rear exhaust box mount is deteriorating
slight movement in the offside front seat back joints
slight oil leak from both the gearbox unit and rear dif unit
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
gearbox front exhaust pipe bracket is slightly insecure on system hence it rattles whilce engine is running
offside front abs sensor is slightly fouling the shock unit whilce turning the steering wheel
rear exhaust box mount is deteriorating
slight movement in the offside front seat back joints
slight oil leak from both the gearbox unit and rear dif unit
Both wing mirrors secured by tape
Rear exhaust corroded
Roughness from wheels unable to detect where noise is coming from.
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
rear springs appear soft?
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P184 SUC is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 1997 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 83,222 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P184 SUC, 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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P184 SUC is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 March 1997.
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