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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Emissions unable to be completed Emissions is to high (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Front bumper slightly damaged.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bush around the ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Hazard warning switch faulty sticky to come on and off (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Tyre obviously under inflated both tyres (5.2.3 (l))
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated only just see mileage when lights are on (7.8 (c) (i))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
brake fluid starting to contaminate
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front tyre cracking on inside wall
front and rear brake discs have slight corrosion
slight corrosion to exhaust
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front tyre cracking on inside wall
front and rear brake discs have slight corrosion
slight corrosion to exhaust
corrosion to rear exhaust
slight corrosion to front and rear brake discs
slight play in o/s of steering rack
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s and n/s wipers not cleaning screen 100%
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s and n/s wipers not cleaning screen 100%
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P215 ECY is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 P215 ECY, 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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P215 ECY is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 May 1997.
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