MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,007 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Oil leak
brake pad warning light flashing. Pads ok
oil all under the engine
steering damp
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
bad oil leak
nearside rear hand brake cable has worn through the outer casing
signs of wear on both the rear shock top mount bushs
signs of wear on the nearside front tie bar bush
slight travel on the parking brake, may require adjustment soon
steering damp
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
bad oil leak
nearside rear hand brake cable has worn through the outer casing
signs of wear on both the rear shock top mount bushs
signs of wear on the nearside front tie bar bush
slight travel on the parking brake, may require adjustment soon
steering damp
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
nearside front tyre starting to crack around outer edge of tyre wall
offside and nearside rear tyres starting to crack around outer edge of tyre wall
Oil leak
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P303 YGN is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 P303 YGN, 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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P303 YGN is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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