MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,274 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake binding slightly
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Fuel pipe corroded
Rear exhaust box in poor condition
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (3.5.1i)
Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake binding slightly
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Fuel pipe corroded
Rear exhaust box in poor condition
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (3.5.1i)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated fronts (3.6.B.4d)
Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% on min numbers of bulbs (1.2.1b)
heavy surface rust on suspension arms and tank strap
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty wont stay on (1.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated fronts (3.6.B.4d)
Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% on min numbers of bulbs (1.2.1b)
heavy surface rust on suspension arms and tank strap
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
cat rattles
rear fuel pipes corroded
steering rack has misting of oil
center & rear exhaust poor condition corroded not blowing at time of test.
front exhaust mount broken still supporting exhaust at time of test.
n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar end link lower bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.
n/s/r & o/s/r lower suspention arms very corroded not to x/s at time of test.
n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded not to x/s at time of test.
n/s/r tyre 2mm tread lef (225/40/zr18)
o/s/r tyre flat(re-seal bead).
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
center & rear exhaust poor condition corroded not blowing at time of test.
front exhaust mount broken still supporting exhaust at time of test.
n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar end link lower bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.
n/s/r & o/s/r lower suspention arms very corroded not to x/s at time of test.
n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded not to x/s at time of test.
n/s/r tyre 2mm tread lef (225/40/zr18)
o/s/r tyre flat(re-seal bead).
n/s/r & o/s/r subframe bushes/mounts worn not to x/s at time of test.
n/s/r metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.
slight play/wear in n/s/f anti-roll bar end link not to x/s at time of test.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
front pads 3/4 worn.
n/s/r & o/s/r subframe bushes/mounts worn not to x/s at time of test.
n/s/r metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.
slight play/wear in n/s/f anti-roll bar end link not to x/s at time of test.
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
keep eye on both front tyres
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P221 ECY is a 1997 BMW Z3 in White with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P221 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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P221 ECY is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 June 1997.
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